Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP
Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipUSD 19 - 30Function: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Technical writing","Responsible decision-making","Following procedures"]

Support WSP’s Transportation Bridge Team by assisting structural and bridge engineering tasks, learning foundational principles, and contributing to project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations. Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates, and assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. Complete assigned training and exercise responsible, ethical decision-making while adhering to WSP policies.

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Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

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Job Summary

Support WSP’s Transportation Bridge Team by assisting structural and bridge engineering tasks, learning foundational principles, and contributing to project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations. Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates, and assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. Complete assigned training and exercise responsible, ethical decision-making while adhering to WSP policies.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship · 3 months
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • •Learn basic principles of Structural and Bridge Engineering.
  • •Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
  • •Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
  • •Collect and maintain project documentation, complete assigned training, and perform additional tasks as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 19 - 30

Key Requirements

  • •Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering (or related) undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of Dec 2027 / May 2028 or later.
  • •Must be 18 or older.
  • •Demonstrated interest in bridge engineering (or related) and a strong desire to advance skills on WSP projects.
  • •Competent interpersonal and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • •Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Education:High School in Civil/Structural Engineering
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsTechnical writingResponsible decision-makingFollowing procedures
Tech Stack:Finite element softwareMathcadComputer-aided design and drafting (CADD)SpreadsheetsOffice automationTechnology and tools

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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