Degree Apprenticeship

2026 Degree Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the 2026 Degree Apprenticeship role at WSP in the U.S.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.

• Join a global community of talented engineers, scientists, and advisors.
• Receive full training combined with real, on‑the‑job learning.
• Work with dynamic teams on a variety of projects across multiple sectors from day one.
• Ask questions, view problems from different angles, and help find solutions that break concepts.
• Aide shape the communities of tomorrow, embrace change and achieve excellence as an apprentice.

You will start your Degree Apprenticeship in September 2026, attending a local university either one day per week or in block placement, while working toward a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject. You will also have the opportunity to become registered with a relevant professional institution.

The apprenticeship supports career growth through blended learning, offering business‑specific training, networking, mentoring, and practical experience. It includes an induction, training days, online content, on‑the‑job learning, and on‑demand resources.

• Building Services Engineering: Learn systems and equipment that ensure a building’s comfort, safety, and functionality, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics services.
• Civil Engineering: Study the principles of designing, constructing, and maintaining roads, bridges, sports stadiums, high rises, airports and other infrastructure.
• Embedded Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Study energy analysis, electrical installations, power system design, utility networks, and control systems in infrastructure, buildings and energy sectors.
• Environmental Practitioner: Help WSP conserve the environment by creating a more sustainable and healthy society. Projects may involve air quality, sustainable energy, climate change, environmental checking, land services or renewable energy (solar and wind).
• Project Management: Learn how to manage each stage of a project, including planning, costing, design and construction. Notable projects include the Shanghai Tower in London.
• Rail & Rail Systems Engineering: Help improve access to towns and cities by developing metro, rapid transit, light rail and heavy rail systems, signalling, track design, communication system design, station design and engineering.

• 5 GCSEs Grade C/Level 5 or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science.
• Achieved or predicted A‑Level grades BBC (or equivalent); certain programmes may specify BBB or higher.
• For engineering subjects a minimum grade C at A‑Level in Maths or further Maths.
• OR achieved or predicted a BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) with grades DDM in an engineering‑related subject that includes a further Maths component.

Apply online:
You don’t need to submit a CV; just complete a short online application form. You will receive a confirmation email within 5 days of submission.

Online Skills Enablers Assessment:
If you meet the entry requirements and we have an apprenticeship that matches your preferences, you will receive an online assessment from our partner Artic Shores.

Interview Day/Interview:
After passing the online assessment, you may be shortlisted for an interview day or interview. Please note that not everyone who passes the online assessment will proceed to the interview stage.

We reserve the right to close vacancies ahead of the advertised deadline, so we recommend applying as soon as you’re ready.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

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