Geologist​/Geophysicist Intern - Summer

Position: Geologist / Geophysicist Intern - Summer 2026
** This Opportunity*
* 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time  
** Geologist / Geophysicist Intern - Summer 2026
** to work out of our  
** Redmond, WA
** 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 that is scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship 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 Engineering Geology or geophysics.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Actively enrolled in an accredited Geological Sciences, Geophysics, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.

+ Must be 18 years or older. Must have driver's license.

+ Desire to work up to 60% in the field.

+ Demonstrated interest in Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geological Sciences or related fields, 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering Geology, Geophysics or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.

+ Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

** Compensation:*
* Expected Salary (all locations): $20.87 - $29.73

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

** 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.

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