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Mechanical Engineering Intern -… at WSP in the U.S. · Milwaukee
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeMilwaukee, WI$48k–$62k/yr
Skills
mechanical engineeringautocadrevitload calculation softwaremicrosoft office suitetechnical writinginterpersonal skillscommunication skills
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is hosting internships across the United States to provide meaningful work experience for students. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support various engineering tasks, learn basic 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 the 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
- Willingness and ability to travel to local project sites
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later
- Experience using AutoCad, Revit, Load Calculation Software (Trace3D) and full Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior relevant internship, extracurricular and leadership involvement on campus
Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Revit
Important Skills: Load Calculation Software, Microsoft Office Suite
Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer