Summer 2023 Seasonal Inspector (Bridge) Intern (Req ID 10061)
Summer 2023 Seasonal Inspector (Bridge) Intern
(Req ID 10061)
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, 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 Project Management & Construction Management (PMCM) Team is seeking a Summer 2023 Seasonal Inspector (Bridge) Intern. This role will be assigned to the Eliot, ME office, but based out of the geography in which the selected candidate lives.
Your Impact
This is a seasonal semi-skilled technical engineering support internship position in which the selected candidate will:
- Assist in field inspections.
- Measure and document work including form construction, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, and any other items as assigned on active bridge construction projects.
- Duties may also include various technical and administrative duties on active construction projects.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Seasonal Inspecting of Bridges.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program.
- Demonstrated interest in Bridge Inspection, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Basic knowledge of construction materials i.e. asphalt, soils and concrete quality assurance methods and procedures.
- Average proficiency with MS Word Suite and Field Book.
- 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.
- 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
- Possesses a balance of inspection and documentation experience.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Additional Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
Travel Required: 10%
Job Status: Intern
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: ELIOT - DOW HWY
All locations: US-ME-Augusta, US-ME-Bucksport, US-ME-Eliot, US-ME-Portland, US-ME-Yarmouth, US-ME-York
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. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.