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Structural Engineering Intern- Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · Virginia…
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeVirginia Beach, VA
Skills
structural engineeringstructural analysis softwarecomputer-aided design (cad)
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is hosting a summer internship program that provides students with hands-on experience in structural engineering. The Structural Engineering Intern will assist with engineering tasks, project research, and design calculations while gaining mentorship and networking opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learn basic principles of Structural 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 Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Structural and Bridge 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 Civil/Structural Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
- Experience using common structural analysis software for design and load rating of bridges
- Experience using Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) tools for drafting and development of structural drawings
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Required Skills: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis Software, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer