Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist with structural engineering tasks, design, research, and documentation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Interns will support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, including learning basic structural engineering principles, assisting with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. Additional duties include maintaining project documentation, completing assigned‑task training, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Support engineering tasks, including research, field work, and preliminary design calculations. • Assist in preparing final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. • Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training. • Apply ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸research
- ▸field work
- ▸design calculations
- ▸design plans
- ▸cost estimates
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
The Buildings Team is seeking a full‑time Structural Engineering Intern for the Summer 2026 term in Irvine, CA. The temporary position is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with a flexible start date within the 12‑week program beginning May 18, 2026. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program (or related) with an anticipated graduation of August 2026 or later, be at least 18 years old, and authorized to work in the United States. Required skills include strong interest in structural engineering, effective interpersonal and communication abilities, proficiency with technical writing and office software, and a proven commitment to workplace safety. • Must be enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program graduating August 2026 or later. • Demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency with technical writing and office software. • Ability to follow direction from mentors and uphold workplace safety policies. • Preferred: Master’s/PhD enrollment, AutoCAD or Revit experience, prior internship or campus leadership.
Requirements
- ▸structural engineering
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸communication
- ▸safety
- ▸accredited program
Benefits
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States, providing hands‑on, meaningful work experience that enhances education and professional aptitude. Interns work side‑by‑side with senior staff on real projects and gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. Preferred qualifications include enrollment in a master’s or PhD program, experience with AutoCAD or Revit, and prior internship or leadership experience on campus. The internship offers an hourly salary range of $22.16–$31.37 and does not include relocation or housing assistance. WSP USA, part of the global WSP engineering firm, employs more than 15,000 professionals across 300 U.S. offices, delivering solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. The company provides a flexible workplace model and a comprehensive benefits suite covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. • Compensation: $22.16–$31.37 per hour; no relocation or housing assistance provided.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time