Civil Engineering Intern- Fall 2026

About the role

The Track Design Team is seeking a Full-time Intern to work out of our Worcester, MA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Track Design Engineering.
• Aid with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Assist in preparing final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Aid in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited BS in Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of Month 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Track Design Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Cumulative competency in 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.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Office automation
• Software proficiency
• Spreadsheet usage
• Technology and tool proficiency
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Participate in WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program.
• Opportunity to work on real projects with senior staff.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network.
• Training on assigned tasks.
• Exposure to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Pay

Details TBA.

Schedule

Details TBA.