Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• 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.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Gain technical project experience by supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates; collect and maintain project documentation.
• Assist our US Mine Waste team with project research, valuable field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in environment, heavy earthwork, construction, mining, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or related undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering as they apply to tailings management and the Mine Waste industry and engage with the local Anchorage team that supports civil and geotechnical projects throughout Alaska.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to travel 20 - 80% of the duration of employment, including air travel and boat travel to potential work sites in remote areas of Alaska. Work may include staying in dormitory-style accommodations at a mine site.
• Basic proficiency with 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.

Benefits

• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
• Receive technical training and mentor support from the Mine Waste team in addition to the opportunity to explore WSP’s extensive project portfolio and the kind of solutions we provide for our clients.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance