Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist with structural engineering research, design calculations, and documentation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Interns will support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, including learning basic structural engineering principles, assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis. They will also help prepare final design plans, special provisions, cost estimates, and maintain project documentation while completing training on assigned tasks. • Support engineering tasks, research, field work, and preliminary design calculations. • Prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. • Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training. • Apply ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design calculations
- ▸field work
- ▸design plans
- ▸cost estimates
- ▸documentation
- ▸ethics
What You Bring
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering undergraduate program (or related field) with an expected graduation date of August 2026 or later, and authorized to work in the United States. Required attributes include a demonstrated interest in structural engineering, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to follow direction from mentors and managers, basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and a proven commitment to workplace safety. Preferred qualifications include enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program, experience with AutoCAD or Revit, and prior internship or leadership experience on campus. • Enrolled in accredited Structural/Civil Engineering program, graduating Aug 2026+; 18+; U.S. work authorization. • Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and safety awareness. • Preferred: Master’s/PhD enrollment, AutoCAD or Revit experience, prior internship or leadership roles.
Requirements
- ▸structural engineering
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸master’s/phd
- ▸internship
- ▸safety
Benefits
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns nationwide, offering hands‑on, meaningful work experience that complements education and professional development. Interns collaborate on real projects alongside senior staff and benefit from mentorship, networking, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. The Buildings Team is seeking a full‑time Structural Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 to work from its Irvine, California office. The position is a temporary, full‑time role for students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs, and it will be part of WSP’s 12‑week Summer Internship Program beginning on May 18, 2026, with a flexible start date. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The hourly compensation range for this internship is $22.16–$31.37, reflecting education, experience, and geographic location. WSP USA offers a comprehensive benefits suite—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings—and promotes a flexible, agile workplace model. • 12‑week internship starting mid‑May 2026; salary $22.16–$31.37 per hour; no relocation assistance.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time