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Engineering jobs at WSP span structural, environmental, transportation, and geotechnical disciplines across a national project portfolio. The firm has a consistent track record of sponsoring international engineers at multiple career levels, making it a practical target if you're building a long-term career in U.S. consulting.
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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 Property and Buildings Team is seeking a full-time MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Dallas, TX 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. 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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Engineering alongside assigned MEP Mentor.
- 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.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in M.E.P. 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 execute 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Experience using AutoCAD or Revit.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
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.
WSP provides a flexible and agile 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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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 Property and Buildings Team is seeking a full-time MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Dallas, TX 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. 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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Engineering alongside assigned MEP Mentor.
- 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.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in M.E.P. 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 execute 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Experience using AutoCAD or Revit.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
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.
WSP provides a flexible and agile 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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Align your credentials to PE exam eligibility
WSP values engineers who are progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure. Before applying, confirm your foreign degree is recognized by NCEES for FE or PE exam eligibility, since this directly signals career trajectory to WSP hiring managers.
Target WSP's sector-specific business lines
WSP hires engineers across distinct service groups including transportation, water, environment, and buildings. Apply to the line that matches your technical background rather than general postings, since discipline-specific roles drive the strongest sponsorship case for an LCA with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active openings
Engineering roles at WSP vary significantly by region and project pipeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring positions at WSP so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process, not negotiated after an offer.
Clarify your OPT or CPT status early
If you're on F-1 OPT, WSP can bring you on before filing an H-1B petition. Disclose your authorization timeline in your first recruiter conversation so the team can plan around the April H-1B registration window and the 60-day cap-gap period.
Prepare a portfolio tied to U.S. project standards
WSP's consulting work runs under U.S. codes like ASCE 7, IBC, and AASHTO. Framing your past project experience around equivalent international standards and explicitly noting U.S. code familiarity strengthens both your application and the specialty occupation documentation needed for USCIS.
Negotiate offer timing around USCIS filing deadlines
H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in February or March, confirm with your WSP recruiter that the legal team has bandwidth to prepare Form I-129 within that compressed window before you accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering roles?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering positions across multiple disciplines and office locations. The firm works with immigration counsel to file cap-subject H-1B petitions each spring and also hires engineers already holding H-1B status through cap-exempt transfers. Sponsorship decisions are made at the business unit level, so the specific team and role type can influence timing.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where roles are listed by service line and geography. Filtering by discipline, such as transportation or structural engineering, narrows results more effectively than searching by location alone. You can also browse Engineering roles at WSP that include visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified positions and reduces time spent on postings where sponsorship isn't confirmed.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Engineering hires?
WSP sponsors H-1B visas most frequently for full-time Engineering roles, along with E-3 visas for Australian engineers and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying USMCA occupations. For new graduates, WSP also works with F-1 OPT and CPT authorizations. Engineers on an immigrant visa pathway can pursue EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship after establishing tenure with the firm.
What qualifications does WSP expect for sponsored Engineering positions?
Most sponsored Engineering roles at WSP require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution. USCIS requires that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree must be directly tied to the job duties. Progress toward Professional Engineer licensure, relevant project experience in consulting environments, and familiarity with U.S. engineering codes strengthen both your candidacy and the sponsorship petition.
How do I time my Engineering job search around H-1B sponsorship deadlines?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year, with petitions filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. To secure sponsorship through that cycle, you'll want an offer in place by February at the latest. If you miss the window, WSP can sometimes bring engineers on under OPT or a cap-exempt arrangement while waiting for the following year's cap season.