This Opportunity
Are you studying Environmental Science and enjoy a mix of field and office work? Are you looking to work with a worldwide company with an established team of professionals? We have an excellent career opportunity for an individual with strong technical scientific skills.
WSP is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2025 to work with our Water Resource team in Gainesville, FL . This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
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 laboratory work, ecological and environmental field data collection, report writing and data analysis.
Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Complete tasks in a cohesive team environment.
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 Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science, Water Resources, Ecology, Biology, or related field, and have a strong attention to detail and desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
Knowledge of biologic, ecologic and other environmental issues in Florida.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, works well in a team environment, and expresses ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and Microsoft Office products.
Basic proficiency and understanding of ArcGIS.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
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 Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.
Experience using ArcGIS and CAD software.
Strong technical scientific skills.
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.
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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.