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Architectural Engineer CPT jobs place F-1 students in structural, mechanical, and building systems roles that your DSO must authorize as an integral part of your degree program. Qualifying positions typically involve design software, construction documentation, or building performance analysis directly tied to your coursework.
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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 Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group is seeking a Full-Time Architectural Intern to work out of our Washington, DC office. The following locations will also be considered: Baltimore, MD. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate NCARB accredited Architectural 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 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Candidates must be proficient using the following software:
- AutoCADD
- Revit
- Rhino 8
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Your Impact
- Support a variety of Architectural tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Transportation Architecture.
- 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 NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Transportation Architectural 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 architectural and non-architectural 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 NCARB accredited Bachelor of Architecture or, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
- Experience using 3-D computer design software.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $19 - $30
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.
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 Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group is seeking a Full-Time Architectural Intern to work out of our Washington, DC office. The following locations will also be considered: Baltimore, MD. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate NCARB accredited Architectural 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 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Candidates must be proficient using the following software:
- AutoCADD
- Revit
- Rhino 8
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Your Impact
- Support a variety of Architectural tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Transportation Architecture.
- 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 NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Transportation Architectural 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 architectural and non-architectural 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 NCARB accredited Bachelor of Architecture or, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
- Experience using 3-D computer design software.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $19 - $30
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.
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Does an Architectural Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your degree program's curriculum and your DSO approves it before you start work. Roles involving structural systems design, building performance modeling, or construction documentation typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement for architectural engineering programs. Your school's specific CPT policy determines approval, not USCIS directly.
Can I work at an architecture firm on CPT if my degree is in architectural engineering, not architecture?
Yes, but your DSO must confirm the firm's work scope aligns with your engineering curriculum, not just architectural practice. Firms that combine structural, mechanical, and architectural services are the strongest fit. Roles focused purely on aesthetic design or project management with no engineering component may not satisfy the integral curriculum requirement for an engineering degree program.
How do I find Architectural Engineer employers who are familiar with CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate to filter employers with documented work authorization filing history in engineering occupations. Firms that regularly hire international students understand the DSO authorization paperwork and E-Verify requirements CPT involves. Mid-size MEP and structural engineering consultancies tend to have more established onboarding processes for F-1 students than small residential design studios.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer's project gets delayed and my start date shifts?
CPT authorization is tied to specific employment dates on your I-20. If your start date changes, your DSO must issue a revised I-20 reflecting the new dates before you begin work. Starting before the revised authorization is in place puts you out of status. Notify your DSO immediately when any offer timeline changes and allow at least a few business days for processing.
Does full-time CPT during my degree affect my ability to get H-1B sponsorship later?
Full-time CPT doesn't directly affect H-1B visa eligibility, but it eliminates OPT if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT. Without OPT, you lose cap-gap protection, which bridges your status from October 1 when H-1B employment begins. Architectural engineering graduates who exhaust full-time CPT must secure a timely H-1B approval with no gap in authorized status.