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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
InternshipOn-siteFull-time
Location
Kansas City, MO
Salary
$40k–$62k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
3 months ago
Skills
mechanical engineeringoffice automationtechnical writinginterpersonal skillsleadership involvement
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Full Time Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support a variety of engineering tasks, gain hands-on experience, and learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering while working alongside senior staff.
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 Architectural Engineering, Mechanical/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 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