Full Time Built Ecology Intern – Summer 2025
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm. Employing over 15,000 people in more than 300 U.S. offices, WSP partners with clients to develop lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment sectors. They offer a flexible and agile work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Description: Full Time Built Ecology Intern – Summer 2025
WSP’s Built Ecology team, a national Built Environment Sustainability team, is seeking a full-time intern for Summer 2025. The internship is part of WSP’s 12-week summer program, starting May 19th, 2025 (with potential flexibility). Locations include Seattle, WA (preferred), Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City. No relocation assistance is provided.
Responsibilities:
The intern will support a variety of engineering tasks, developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Specific duties include:
• Learning basic Built Ecology principles.
• Assisting with project research, fieldwork, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Supporting the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Managing various tasks under the supervision of project managers.
• Supporting sustainability strategy development and certification efforts (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, NZE).
• Assisting with renewable energy analysis and carbon-neutral building assessments.
• Developing strategic and technical recommendations for projects.
• Facilitating stakeholder conversations to devise sustainability strategies.
• Producing high-quality presentations and deliverables.
• Applying existing technical skills and developing new ones in a professional setting.
• Gaining experience in analysis methods, reporting, and presentations related to sustainability.
• Learning computational design and advanced building analytics tools.
• Completing assigned training.
• Adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Performing additional responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• Active enrollment in an accredited Green Building Design, Engineering, Sustainability Management, Built Ecology, or related Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in green building and a desire to advance relevant skills.
• Ability to present ideas professionally to clients and executives.
• Proficient self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite and other technical tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and software.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• 3D modeling skills.
• Scripting and coding experience (Python, Grasshopper).
• Knowledge of the building design and construction process.
• Familiarity with green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, Fitwel).
• Experience with energy, carbon, daylight, and CFD modeling software.
• Extensive Excel and data analysis experience.
Compensation:
Expected salary range: $19.13 – $30.00 (varies by location). This is the Colorado-based range; other locations may vary.
