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Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2024 - Troy

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WSP in the U.S.

Apr 23

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on May 19
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Troy

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program.
  • Must be motivated and have a strong desire to learn engineering skills related to structural and civil projects.
  • Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering, Civil 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.
  • Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
  • 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 Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program.
  • Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD and a knowledge of reading drawings.
  • Completed basic foundational courses including: Intro to Engineering, AutoCAD, Engineering Drafting course, and Mechanics/Statics.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
  • A member of and/or activity participate in local professional organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist more experienced Engineers in broader Engineering activities.
  • Perform basic calculations.
  • Perform routine Engineering functions.
  • Prepare sketches and drawings including using various types of CADD design software.
  • Assist with quantity and cost estimates.
  • Assist with field work, including bridge inspection.
  • Assisting in preparing contract documents.
  • Document research and Field investigation.
  • 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 as required by business needs.
  • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

WSP in the U.S.

Consulting
Industry
1885
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At WSP in the U.S., our expertise lies at the intersection of the infrastructure and the skylines we have helped to shape from coast to coast. We can meet your needs with cross-disciplinary services across multiple sectors and markets including: advisory; buildings; water and environment; energy; and transportation & infrastructure. Our professionals have planned, designed and managed the construction of some of the most iconic high-rise buildings, bridges, highways, tunnels and transit and rail systems across the United States. Some of our most notable projects include major expansions of the New York and Los Angeles transit systems, as well as iconic buildings such as One World Trade Center and 432 Park Avenue in New York City, the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, and the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.