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Structural Engineering Intern- Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · Valhalla
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeValhalla, NY$40k–$62k/yr
Skills
structural engineeringautocadmicrostationmicrosoft officetechnical writinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsleadership experience
Job Description
Summary: WSP USA is a leading engineering firm offering internships to provide hands-on experience and professional development. The Structural Engineering Intern will support engineering tasks, learn principles of Structural 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 Structural (Bridge) 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 Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Structural (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
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc
- 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 Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later
- Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, Mathcad, and Bluebeam programs
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Required Skills: Structural Engineering, AutoCAD, MicroStation
Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Technical Writing
Nice-to-Have Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Experience
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer