Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026 / Winter 2027

About the role

This Opportunity Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, 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. Our Property & Buildings Team is seeking a Full-Time Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 to work out of our Philadelphia, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering.
• Become familiar with reading and interpreting building plans and plumbing/fire protection diagrams.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Learn Autodesk Revit to model Plumbing & Fire Protection components and systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop engineering drawings and specifications.
• Travel to job sites to survey and review existing buildings and construction progress through various stages of a project.
• Become familiar with various engineering standards and codes.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of March 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Plumbing Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related, field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of March 2027 or later.
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Strong academic performance and relevant coursework.
• Passing scores on relevant engineering exams.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of plumbing and fire protection engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and plumbing/fire protection diagrams.
• Basic proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

No relocation or housing assistance is provided. However, WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Expected Pay: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour

Schedule

The co-op is anticipated to take place during the Fall 2026 semester, with anticipated dates of September 22nd - March 26th as part of the Drexel Co-op Program. Start dates may be flexible.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

Contact Information

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