The intern will support mechanical engineering tasks, including project research, field work, and the preparation of design plans and cost estimates. They will also participate in training and collaborate with senior staff on various engineering projects.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate mechanical engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. Applicants must possess basic technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in Milwaukee.
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 kW Mission Critical team is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering
Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Milwaukee, WI office. 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.
Your Impact
* Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical,
social, and ethical skills.
* Learn basic principles of Mechanical 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.
* Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with
this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related,
Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or
later.
* Must be 18 or older.
* Demonstrated interest in Mechanical 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.
* Willingness and ability to travel to local project sites.
* Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
* Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related,
Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or
later.
* Experience using Revit, AutoCad, Revu Bluebeam, Load Calculation Software
(Trane Trace 700 or 3D, Carrier HAP) and full Microsoft Office Suite.
* Prior relevant internship, extracurricular and leadership involvement on
campus.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96
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.