Civil Engineering Co-Op - Spring/Summer
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
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 Civil Engineering Co‑op to work out of our Bristol, PA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program through Drexel University.
This co‑op is anticipated to take place during the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. The anticipated dates of this co‑op are March 30th - September 18th as part of the Drexel Co‑op Program. Start dates may be flexible.
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 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.
- Safely perform work, in the office and potentially in the field. Fieldwork kika may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
- 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of October 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Civil 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.
- 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.
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of October 2026 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
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