Intern, Structural Engineering

Job Description

WSP is seeking a motivated Structural Engineering Student to join our Buildings team. This position offers hands‑on exposure to real‑world projects, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the chance to contribute to innovative, sustainable, and technology‑driven structural design solutions that shape the built environment.

• Support structural design for new and existing buildings through calculations, technical analysis, and design documentation.
• Contribute to BIM‑enabled workflows by leveraging Revit and Dynamo to advance design automation and coordination between engineers and BIM modellers.
• Prepare project deliverables including calculations, specifications, technical reports, and field review documentation.
• Perform field reviews to assess construction compliance with structural designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, sustainability, building sciences, and project management teams.
• Research emerging construction technologies, materials, and computational design approaches.
• Assist with initiatives focused on lowering embodied carbon and advancing sustainable structural design.
• Help improve internal processes, templates, and project correspondence.

• Enrollment in your third or final year of a Civil or Structural Engineering degree with a minimum B average.
• Foundational knowledge of structural engineering principles and the construction industry.
• Exposure to or strong interest in BIM and Revit.
• Previous co‑op, internship, or summer experience in engineering or construction.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
• Interest or experience in programming (Python, C#, VBA, and/or Microsoft Power Automate) — considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear, concise communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25 per hour
MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $21.50 – $30.25 per hour

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Join WSP and help design resilient, sustainable structures that make a lasting impact. Apply today and start building your future with us.

About WSP (optional) WSP is a global professional services firm that partners with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We offer a community of experts who support growth, innovation, and career development.

Health and Safety

Note:

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include working alone, in remote or isolated areas, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

EEO Statement: WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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