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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer/Fall 2025

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WSP

21d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Education & Teaching
  • Charlotte
  • 12d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be an enrolled Mechanical Engineering student graduating August 2025 or later, 18+, with interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and authorization to work in the U.S. Prior internship experience is preferred.
  • You will support engineering tasks, learn mechanical principles, assist with research and design, prepare documentation, complete training, and adhere to ethical conduct in all responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 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.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

Is this internship position remote or in-person?

This internship position is in-person and will take place in the Charlotte, NC office.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What qualifications are required for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, and must be 18 or older.

What skills are preferred for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

What kind of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will support a variety of engineering tasks, assist with project research and fieldwork, conduct preliminary design calculations, and help prepare final design plans and cost estimates.

Will the intern receive any training?

Yes, the intern will complete training on assigned tasks.

Are there any specific policies the intern must adhere to?

Yes, the intern must exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Is authorization to work in the United States a requirement for this internship?

Yes, candidates must have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

What personal attributes are desirable in a candidate?

Competent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to take direction from leadership, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects are desirable attributes.

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