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WSP · 1 month ago

Permitting Geology Intern - Summer 2026

9655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking a Full-Time Permitting Geology Intern for their Houston, Texas office. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in Underground Injection Control projects, supporting various geological evaluation tasks while gaining valuable mentorship and networking opportunities.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support various tasks on Underground Injection Control (UIC) projects across the United States, including assisting with background research and project documentation

Assist in preparing UIC Class I, II, III, V, and VI well permit application materials and supporting information for no-migration petitions

Assist in planning, preparing for, and documenting UIC Class I and Class II Mechanical Integrity Tests (MITs)

Develop a working understanding of state and federal UIC regulations through guided review of regulatory documents and project applications

Assist in supporting geological evaluation tasks for drilling wells and help coordinate technical information with engineering, land, and drilling personnel to support project workflows

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

Qualification

GeologyTechnical writingCADGISSafety complianceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Geology, or a closely related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in Geology, 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 executive 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

Familiarity with CAD and/or GIS

Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters or PhD program in Geology, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Company

WSP

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