Structural 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. Through the Developing Professionals Network, interns receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections. The Bridge and Structure team is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to work out of the Baltimore 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, with a flexible individual start date. Please note that 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 Structural 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 Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering (or related) with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural 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 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.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering, or a related Master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Pay

Expected salary range: $19 – $30 per hour. WSP USA provides this compensation range in good faith based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location. The company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.