Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · 3348…

Summary: WSP USA is hosting a summer internship program for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of geotechnical engineering. The role involves performing laboratory tests, assisting with engineering tasks, and supporting project research and design calculations. Responsibilities: - Perform laboratory tests on geotechnical (soils, aggregates, rock), geosynthetics (plastics), and concrete in accordance with ASTM & AASHTO standards - Assist in shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples; and cleaning, maintaining, repairing and calibration of laboratory testing equipment - Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills - Learn basic principles of Geotechnical 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 - Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship - Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later - Must be 18 or older - Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related, Master's Degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later - Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus - Experience in materials testing Required Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Laboratory Testing, ASTM Standards, AASHTO Standards, Office Automation Software, Spreadsheets, Take Direction Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: WSP Summer Internship Program, Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections, Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship