Water Resources Engineering- Summer 2027

About the role

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience to enhance 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 Southeast Water Team is seeking a Full‑Time Water Resources Engineering Intern to work out of the Raleigh, NC office. This temporary position is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks 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.

Schedule

The internship is a 12‑week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, with flexible individual start dates. It is a full‑time, temporary position.

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 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.
• 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.

Preferred 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.