Environmental Science Intern

About the Role

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience. 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. The Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of the Roseville, CA or San Francisco, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program. This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of environmental science tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Environmental Science.
• Assist with field data collection, data analysis, and assisting with project execution.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• No relocation or housing assistance is associated with this internship.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources, or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science or related field and 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources, or related, master's degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft and Adobe tools.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $22.60 - $30.53