Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2027

WSPWSPSan Francisco, California, United States
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Posted

9/18/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$23 - $31/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will support environmental science tasks, including field data collection, data analysis, and project documentation. They will also assist with project execution while developing technical and professional skills under the guidance of senior staff.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or Natural Resources with a graduation date of August 2027 or later. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.

Key skills

Environmental ScienceData CollectionData AnalysisTechnical WritingProject DocumentationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft ToolsAdobe ToolsProject ExecutionEthical Decision-makingWorkplace Safety

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About WSP

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

73,487

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineeringConsulting

Description

This Opportunity WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Roseville, CA or San Francisco, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program. This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.   Your Impact * Support a variety of environmental science tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. * Learn basic principles of Environmental Science. * Assist with field data collection, data analysis, and assisting with project execution. * 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. * Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. * Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.    Who You Are Required Qualifications * Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. * Must be 18 years or older.  * Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources or related, master's degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. * Experience using Microsoft and Adobe tools. * Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.   Compensation:  Expected Salary (all locations): $22.60 - $30.53 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

Requirements

  • Environmental Science
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Project Documentation
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Microsoft Tools
  • Adobe Tools
  • Project Execution
  • Ethical Decision-making
  • Workplace Safety

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