Built Ecology Intern - Summer 2026 at WSP in the U.S. in Boston, MA

Summary: WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Built Ecology Intern for Summer 2026 to support engineering tasks, assist with project research, and contribute to sustainability strategy development. Responsibilities: - Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills - Learn basic principles of Built Ecology - 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 - Manage a variety of specific tasks with oversight from several project managers - Support sustainability strategy development and certification efforts (e.g. LEED, WELL, Fitwel, NZE) - Assist with renewable energy analysis and carbon neutral building assessments - Develop strategic and technical recommendations for projects that are thoughtful, creative, practical, and effective - Facilitate conversations between multiple stakeholders to devise sustainability strategies - Produce high quality, visually compelling presentations, and deliverables - Application of existing technical skills to projects in a professional setting and development of additional relevant technical skills - Gain experience in analysis methods & tools, report writing, and presentations related to sustainability - Develop teamwork skills required to create compelling deliverables and engage with clients and project teams - Learn the fundamental principles and tools used for computational design and advanced buildings analytics - 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 Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an accredited Green Building Design, Engineering, Sustainability Management, Built Ecology or related Undergraduate, or Master's program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 - Must be 18 or older - Applicants must be registered in the MassCEC database to be considered - Demonstrated interest in Green Building Design, Engineering, Sustainability Management, or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects - Comfortable presenting ideas, projects and solutions to clients and executives in a polished, professional manner - Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment - Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives - Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools - Familiarity with MS Office Suite - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite for reports and presentations - Computer 3D model creation and development - Scripting and coding (e.g. Python or Grasshopper) - Knowledge of the building design and construction process - Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, Fitwel etc.) - Experience with energy, carbon, daylight, and CFD modeling software and analysis - Extensive experience with Excel and data analysis Required Skills: Green Building Design, Sustainability Management Important Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Python, LEED Certification Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-leadership Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Retirement savings