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Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

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WSP

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Newark, +2

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program, 18+, with strong communication skills, basic tech proficiency, a safety focus, and experience in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
  • You will support engineering tasks, assist with research, fieldwork, design calculations, prepare plans, maintain documentation, and uphold ethical standards while completing assigned training.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 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 executive 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.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
  • An interest in roadway and geometric design.
  • 1-2 years of internship experience in Civil Engineering (highway design a plus).
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

  • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn basic principles of Civil 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the civil engineering internship?

The internship is part of a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided for this internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, be 18 or older, and have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship, among other qualifications.

Are there preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include enrollment in a Civil Engineering or related Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, an interest in roadway and geometric design, and prior internship experience in Civil Engineering.

What type of mentorship opportunities are available during the internship?

Interns gain mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP's Developing Professionals Network, which helps build lifelong career connections.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as an intern?

Interns will support a variety of engineering tasks, including project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, preparation of final design plans, and maintaining project documentation.

Is this internship open to international students?

Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship, which typically limits eligibility to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

What skills are emphasized in this internship?

The internship focuses on developing technical, social, and ethical skills, as well as competence in communication, technical writing, and the use of office automation and technology tools.

Does WSP USA have a Code of Conduct that interns must adhere to?

Yes, interns are expected to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, including responsible and ethical decision-making.

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