Environmental Engineering Intern
US$24 – US$32 / hr base salary
Posted 4 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2027”
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- Management level
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- Internship
| Base salary | US$24 – US$32 / hr |
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Field of studyEnvironmental Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEnvironmental Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Environmental Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Oakland, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
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Support a variety of Environmental Engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
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Learn basic principles of Environmental Engineering.
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Assist with project research, field work, and technical report writing for a variety of compliance projects related to environmental resource management.
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Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation, such as project notes, field notes, meeting minutes, quality control documentation, and standard operating procedures.
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Complete training on assigned tasks.
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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.
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Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
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Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
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Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
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Must be 18 or older.
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Demonstrated interest in Environmental Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
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Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.