Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

This temporary internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program and will run for 12 weeks beginning May 17, 2027; individual start dates may be flexible. The position is located in the Brentwood, TN or Knoxville, TN office.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering and the latest design software used in the state
• Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis
• Support preparation of design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
• Assist 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 Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Must be 18 or older
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, or related, field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects
• 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
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Experience using Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer
• Prior internship and/or leadership involvement on campus