Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Assist with civil engineering tasks, designs, and research as a summer intern.

Key Responsibilities

  • design plans
  • cost estimates
  • project docs
  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • field work

Tasks

-Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. -Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. -Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analyses. -Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. -Perform basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) related to the development of conceptual plans in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation. -Complete training on assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • arcgis
  • microsoft office
  • civil engineering
  • communication

What You Bring

-Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship -Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects. -Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering. -Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus -Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office Suite, and ArcGIS. -Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects. -Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program.

Benefits

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

The Company

About Wsp

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy