The intern will support geotechnical engineering tasks, including field work, project research, and the preparation of design plans and cost estimates. They will also assist in maintaining project documentation and developing technical and ethical professional skills.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with a graduation date of August 2027 or later. Applicants must possess strong communication skills, basic technical proficiency, and the legal authorization to work in the United States.
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 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 Geotechnical Engineering
Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Anchorage, AK office. This temporary
position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate
or Graduate degree program.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that
is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027. The individual start date of the
internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
* Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical,
social, and ethical skills.
* Learn basic principles of Geotechnical 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.
* 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 Geotechnical Engineering or related,
Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or
later.
* Must be 18 or older.
* Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical 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 Civil Engineering or related, Masters
Degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or
later.
* Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
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.