Summer 2023 Computer Science Intern

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!

Our 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

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 Earth & Infrastructure Team is seeking a Summer 2023 Computer Science Intern to work out of our Kennesaw, GA office.

Your Impact

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
• May, under supervision, evaluate or analyze compiled information following standard methods or specific instructions.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring WSP’s administrative and financial policies and procedures, as well as the methods and procedures specific to his / her specific discipline, are followed.
• Learn programming and coding under the leadership of our Senior Developer.
• Learn basic principles of Computer Science.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Understands and applies safety requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work long hours at the computer.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated interest in Computer Science, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related Undergraduate program.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
• Experience with .NET MAUI is a plus.

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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

• All locations: US-GA-Kennesaw
• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Primary Location: KENNESAW - BIG SHANTY RD NW
• Job Status: Returning Intern
• Employee Type: Full

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.