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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Metallurgical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist with metallurgical engineering tasks and project research in a 12‑week summer internship.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support diverse engineering tasks to build technical, social, and ethical competencies. • Conduct project research and perform preliminary design calculations and analysis. • Prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. • Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation. • Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Make responsible decisions regarding company resources and follow safety policies. • Follow direction from mentors and managers to execute projects. • Maintain workplace safety and comply with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design calculations
- ▸design plans
- ▸cost estimates
- ▸document management
- ▸research
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The Earth & Environment Team is looking for a full‑time Metallurgical Engineering Intern for the Summer 2026 program, based in Lakewood, CO. This temporary 12‑week position begins around May 18 2026, with a flexible start date, and does not include relocation or housing assistance. Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs. • Enrolled in an accredited Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Process Engineering program (graduating Aug 2026+). • Demonstrated interest in extractive metallurgical process engineering. • Communicate effectively with engineering and non‑engineering audiences. • Proficient in technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and engineering tools. • Preferred: experience with process design, material/energy balances, PFDs, cost estimation, and capital budgeting. • Preferred: exposure to processing operations such as crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, etc., and interest in flowsheet development for various commodities. • Preferred: prior internship or campus leadership experience.
Requirements
- ▸process engineering
- ▸extractive metallurgy
- ▸technical writing
- ▸process design
- ▸flotation
- ▸leadership
Benefits
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience, enhancing their education and professional aptitude. Interns work side‑by‑side with senior staff on real projects and receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. Compensation for Colorado interns is an hourly rate ranging from $22.16 to $30.25, determined by the applicant’s education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. WSP USA may adjust the final salary and provide additional benefits in accordance with applicable laws.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time