Water Resources 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 alongside senior staff and, through the Developing Professionals Network, receive mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections. The Southeast Water Team in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Full‑Time Water Resources Engineering Intern for a temporary position. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and will participate in the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12‑week program scheduled to begin May 17, 2027 (with flexible start dates). 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 Water Resources 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 Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in civil engineering or related field, and have 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 an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software (AutoCAD, OpenRoads).
• Basic knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.