The intern will support transportation infrastructure projects by assisting with engineering studies, field investigations, and design calculations. They will also learn industry-standard software and contribute to the preparation of final design plans and project documentation.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with a focus on Structural Engineering and an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
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THIS OPPORTUNITY
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on,
meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude.
Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with
senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain
mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Carolinas Bridge Engineering Practice is seeking a Full-Time Bridge
Engineering Intern to work out of our Raleigh, NC office. Candidates may also be
based in our Charlotte, NC office. As part of our team, you will work alongside
experienced bridge engineers on transportation infrastructure projects
throughout North and South Carolina, gaining practical experience in the
planning, design and construction support of bridges and related
structures. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in
an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer
intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled
to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be
flexible. For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to continue
working on a part-time basis during the academic year, subject to business needs
and school schedule availability.
YOUR IMPACT
* Support a variety of engineering tasks on transportation projects with the
goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
* Learn basic principles of Structural and Bridge Engineering.
* Assist with engineering studies, field investigations, and design
calculations and analysis.
* Learn industry-standard software such as OpenBridge Designer, OpenRoads
Designer, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.
* 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.
* Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with
this internship.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Civil
Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering, or a related field, with
an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
* Must be 18 or older.
* Demonstrated interest in Structural and Bridge 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.
Preferred Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master's or Ph.D. degree
program in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering, or a
related field, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
* Experience using CADD software.
* Completion of coursework in structural analysis, reinforced concrete design,
steel design, or transportation engineering.
* Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion
or intent to pursue licensure.
* Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.