The intern will support environmental projects through field work, data analysis, and the preparation of project documentation and maps. They will also participate in training and collaborate with senior staff to develop technical and professional skills.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the U.S., and capable of passing a HAZWOPER physical.
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).
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 Earth & Environment team is seeking a Full-Time Geology Intern – Summer 2027
to work out of our Irvine, CA or San Diego, CA office. This temporary position
is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate 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.
Your Impact
* Support a variety of environmental tasks with the goal to develop technical,
social, and ethical skills.
* Learn basic principles of Geology and/or Environmental Science.
* Assist with project research, field work, data analysis, and reporting.
* Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
* Assist in preparing project drawings and maps.
* 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
Minimum Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, Environmental Science, or
related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August
2027 or later.
* 18 years or older.
* Demonstrated interest in Geology, 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
complete 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.
* This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As
such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this
policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon
applicant request.
* Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a
tight-fitting respirator.
* Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology or Environmental Science, or
related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of
August 2027 or later.
* Experience using excel.
* 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.