Geotechnical Engineering Internship Opportunity

1 week ago


Reno, Nevada, United States WSP Full time
About WSP

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Job Description

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our team in Reno, NV. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering tasks, develop technical, social, and ethical skills, and learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities
  • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn basic principles of Geotechnical 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.
Requirements
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Geological Engineering or related, Undergraduate program.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Civil or Geological 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 execute 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.
About the Internship

This is a 12-week internship that will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. The internship is scheduled to start on May 19, 2025, and the individual start date may be flexible. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.



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