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Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

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WSP

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Buffalo
  • 18d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program, 18+, have strong communication skills, basic tech proficiency, safety awareness, AutoCAD/Revit experience, and prior internship or leadership.
  • You will assist with engineering tasks, conduct research, perform design calculations, prepare documentation, and ensure ethical decision-making while learning foundational structural engineering principles.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2025 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Structural 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.
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office applications.
  • 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 Structural 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

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program and is scheduled for 12 weeks, starting on May 19th, 2025.

Where is the internship location?

The internship is based in the Buffalo, NY office.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided?

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

What are the required qualifications for applicants?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, must be 18 or older, and have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

What skills are preferred for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office applications, and prior internship or leadership involvement on campus.

What kind of tasks will the intern be expected to perform?

Interns will support various engineering tasks, assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, preparing final design plans, special provisions, cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The expected salary range is between $19.13 and $30.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, and other factors.

Will there be opportunities for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will have opportunities for mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, which also provides networking opportunities and career connections.

What ethical considerations should interns keep in mind?

Interns are expected to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Is prior experience required to apply for this internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, a demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills is essential.

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