Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.

About the role

Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work out of our Anchorage, AK office. This temporary 12-week internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, with flexible individual start dates. There is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geotechnical 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering or a 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 Degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Pay

Expected salary range: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour. WSP USA provides this range based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, as well as specific geographic location. The company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.