Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
WSP USA’s Property & Buildings Team is seeking a full‑time Structural Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 program, based in Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA. The 12‑week internship begins May 17, 2027 (flexible start date) and is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
About the role
Interns support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, gaining exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff and participating in the Developing Professionals Network.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks, learning 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, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering or related undergraduate or graduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Demonstrated interest in structural engineering and a strong desire to advance related skills.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills for both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and related 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
- Experience using structural engineering design codes and software such as ETABS, RAM, ENERCALC, etc.
- Experience using Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud software.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
Expected salary range (all locations): $23.90 – $32.22 per hour. WSP USA provides this range in good faith based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. Actual compensation may vary.
No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this internship.