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Mechanical Engineering Intern -… at WSP in the U.S. · Gainesvil…
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeGainesville, FL$46k–$58k/yr
Skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringoffice automationtechnical writinginterpersonal skillscommunication skills
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support various engineering tasks, assist with project research, and learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering during a 12-week summer program.
Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learn basic principles of Mechanical 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
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical 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
Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Important Skills: Office Automation, Technical Writing
Nice-to-Have Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer