DescriptionOur Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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 Site Investigation Reporting (SIR) Team is seeking an Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2025 to work out of our Ridgeland, MS office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025. The individual start date of the internship 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 project research, field work, and technical report writing for a variety of federal compliance projects for air emissions, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, PFAS, contaminants of concern, stormwater, groundwater, drinking water, and wastewater.
- 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.
- Learn about the regulatory framework established by the U.S. EPA, State Water Boards, Department of Defense, and other relevant agencies.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation, such as project notes, field notes, meeting minutes, quality control documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field, 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 Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- HAZWOPER-40
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Actively participates in local professional organizations.
