Construction Materials Testing Intern – Summer 2026 at Wsp in Asheville, NC, United States | USD22-28 | Kablio

Role

Description

site testing

soil testing

concrete testing

field reports

safety compliance

ethical conduct

Performs testing on general building sites and facilities.
Test and work in accordance with company safety policies.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Assist with soil density testing as well as sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications.
Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results.

Requirements

civil engineering

materials testing

technical writing

software skills

communication

safety compliance

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Demonstrated interest in Construction Materials Testing or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Must be 18 or older.
Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

completion and passing of wsp’s motor vehicle screening.

Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

Articles

Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

Sustainability at WSP

WSP LinkedIn

Role

Description

site testing

soil testing

concrete testing

field reports

safety compliance

ethical conduct

Performs testing on general building sites and facilities.
Test and work in accordance with company safety policies.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Assist with soil density testing as well as sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications.
Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results.

Requirements

civil engineering

materials testing

technical writing

software skills

communication

safety compliance

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Demonstrated interest in Construction Materials Testing or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Must be 18 or older.
Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

completion and passing of wsp’s motor vehicle screening.