Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

This opportunity is part of WSP USA’s internship program, offering hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff and benefit from mentorship, networking, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.

About the role

WSP’s Property and Buildings Team is seeking a Full-Time Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering intern for Summer 2027 in the Sunrise, FL office. This temporary position is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and will participate in the 12-week WSP Summer Internship Program, starting May 17th, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Plumbing 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, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Note: There is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Fire Protection, or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Plumbing or Fire Protection Engineering or a related field, with 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 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.
• Travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• 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 CAD, REVIT, or other 3D modeling software.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Pay

Expected pay range: $23.03 – $29.96 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 and offer additional benefits or compensation as circumstances may warrant.