Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
WSP USA is seeking a Full‑Time Structural Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 internship program. The primary location is Denver, CO; additional consideration will be given to candidates in Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; and Virginia Beach, VA. This temporary position is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The internship is focused on structural engineering for buildings and building‑like structures. It is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12‑week program scheduled to begin on May 17, 2027 (individual start dates may be flexible). No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks 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; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Skills
- Structural design and analysis
- Seismic engineering and retrofitting
- Wind engineering
- Long‑span design
- Steel structure design
- Reinforced and prestressed concrete design
- Project documentation
- Proficient in Revit
- Experience with SAP2000, ETABS, or other structural engineering software (preferred)
Required qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering (or related) undergraduate program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of January 2027 or later
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Demonstrated interest in structural engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective, professional interaction with 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering (or related) master’s or PhD program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of January 2027 or later
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SAP2000 or ETABS; and Revit
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus
Preferred experience
- Coursework or project experience in building structural design, including design of gravity and lateral systems (seismic and wind)
- Prior internship experience, leadership involvement, or relevant project work in structural engineering for buildings or building‑like structures
Pay
Expected salary range (all locations): $22.16 – $31.37 per hour. Expected salary range (Colorado only): $22.16 – $30.25 per hour. WSP USA provides these ranges in good faith based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location; the company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and compensation unrelated to protected status.
Schedule
12‑week summer internship program starting May 17, 2027; individual start dates may be flexible.
Benefits
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career.