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We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Civil, Ground Engineering, & Materials teamis seeking Summer 2023 Geotechnical Engineering Intern to work out of our Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC,and Durham, NC offices.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Civil, Ground Engineering, & Materials teamis seeking Summer 2023 Geotechnical Engineering Intern to work out of our Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC,and Durham, NC offices.
Your Impact
- The Geotechnical Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of a Geotechnical Engineer and will assist the team with execution of geotechnical projects for energy, transportation, and industrial/ commercial clients across the region.
- The selected candidate will gain experience planning and performing field explorations, including geotechnical drilling and other exploration methods.
- The candidate will also gain experience in our accredited laboratory, including hands-on training in routine classification and index property testing of soils.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- 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.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program.
- Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical 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.
- Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty Exam.
- Must be able to pass a Medical Exam.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
- 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
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, and common geotechnical softwares is preferred but not required.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
