Summer 2023 Civil Engineering Intern

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JOB INFORMATION
Who We Are At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! Our Business 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 Wood Earth & Environment Team is seeking a Summer 2023 Civil Engineering Intern to work out of our Charlotte, NC, Durham, NC, or Wilmington, NC office. Wood endeavors to maximize your learning experience by providing ‘in-house’ design related services, as well as ‘field’ observation. You will have the opportunity to engage with civil engineering project teams specializing in the public and private markets. Our goal is to provide a well rounded experience and engage with several professionals. Your Impact Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering. Assist with civil engineering designs and construction documents. Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis. Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. Assist with field observation of construction sites as needed 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. Who You Are Required Qualifications Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program. Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects. Demonstrated experience in a team atmosphere. Willing to develop CAD standard detail libraries. Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to plan for team success. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects. 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 Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. Junior year accredited college for Civil Engineering. Willingness to learn AutoCAD Civil3D, although proficiency is not required Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 25% Job Status: Intern Employee Type: Full Primary Location: CHARLOTTE - YORKMONT RD All locations: US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Durham, US-NC-Wilmington About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? 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. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Civil Engineering ,

Organization

WSP USA

City

Durham, NC

Duration

None

Payment Type

Not Available

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Type

Internship

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Mode

In-Person

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