Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

About the role

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to provide 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 through the Developing Professionals Network they receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections. The North Carolina Transportation Team is seeking a Full Time Civil-Roadway Engineering Intern to work out of the Charlotte, NC office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program and is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program — a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027 (individual start dates may be flexible). The internship offers the opportunity to participate in the design of major transportation projects across the southeast US, ranging from Interstate widening and reconstruction, innovative interchange design, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
• Support preparation of final 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 December 2027 or later
• Must be 18 or older
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation Design 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 both engineering and non-engineering audiences
• 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred qualifications

• Experience using MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Additional information

Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.