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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · Atlanta
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeAtlanta, GA$50k–$65k/yr
Skills
mechanical engineeringplumbing piping designhvac designautocadrevitload calculation softwaremicrosoft office suitetechnical writinginterpersonal skillscommunication skills
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is a company offering internships across the United States for students to gain hands-on experience. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the Summer 2026 program, where the intern will support engineering tasks and learn 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 focusing on plumbing piping design, and will likely include some additional ductwork and HVAC design, as well as sequence of operations and controls design. The type of design work will depend on the current project needs of the group
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- 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:
- Experience using AutoCad, Revit, Load Calculation Software (Trace3D) and full Microsoft Office Suite with some experience with Microsoft Excel
- Prior relevant internship, extracurricular and leadership involvement on campus
Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Piping Design, HVAC Design
Important Skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Load Calculation Software, Microsoft Office Suite
Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer