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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist with structural engineering tasks, design calculations, field work, and documentation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. • Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis. • Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. • Collect and maintain project documentation. • Complete training on assigned tasks. • Exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Follow direction from leadership, mentors, and managers. • Maintain workplace safety and comply with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field work
- ▸design calculations
- ▸design plans
- ▸cost estimates
- ▸documentation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The Buildings Team is seeking a Full‑Time Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, based in New York, NY. This temporary role is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. • Learn basic structural engineering principles. • Enroll in an accredited Structural Engineering (or related) undergraduate program, graduating August 2026 or later; be at least 18 years old. • Demonstrate interest in structural engineering and a strong desire to advance related skills. • Communicate effectively with both engineering and non‑engineering audiences. • Possess basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools. • Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship. • Preferably enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Structural Engineering (or related), graduating August 2026 or later. • Experience with drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit) and/or engineering analysis software (SAP, ETABS, RISA). • Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Requirements
- ▸undergrad degree
- ▸graduate degree
- ▸autocad
- ▸sap
- ▸communication
- ▸internship
Benefits
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States, offering hands‑on, meaningful work experience that enhances education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff, and benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. The internship is part of WSP's 12‑week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 18, 2026, with flexibility on the individual start date as needed. Please note that no relocation or housing assistance is provided for this internship. The expected hourly salary range is $22.16 – $31.37, with final compensation based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. • Hourly compensation range of $22.16 – $31.37, subject to experience, location, and internal equity.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time