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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · Richmond
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeRichmond, VA$40k–$62k/yr
Skills
mechanical engineeringoffice automationtechnical writinginterpersonal skillsleadership involvement
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support various engineering tasks, learn the principles of Mechanical Engineering, and assist with project research and design calculations.
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
Required Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical 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 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:
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering
Important Skills: Office Automation, Technical Writing, Interpersonal Skills
Nice-to-Have Skills: Leadership Involvement
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Retirement savings
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings