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

Summary: WSP USA is hosting a summer internship program for students to gain meaningful work experience in Geotechnical Engineering. The intern will perform laboratory tests, assist with project research, and support engineering tasks while working alongside senior staff. 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 Important Skills: Materials Testing Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer