Intern- Water
This role is to work as part of a team to support the delivery of projects. This role will be working under the supervision of a senior or principal engineer to carry out the following functions.
Assist in design tasks by supporting senior engineers in preparing layouts, drawings, and basic calculations for wet utilities such as sewerage, stormwater, and potable water networks.
Learn design standards and company procedures by shadowing experienced engineers and applying guidance to assigned tasks.
Support project documentation including checking drawings, preparing notes, and ensuring files are organized to required quality standards.
Understand project scope by participating in team discussions and assisting in meeting prescribed deadlines under supervision.
Provide status updates on assigned tasks, highlighting any challenges or learning needs to the line manager or senior engineer.
Participate in meetings to observe project coordination and contribute where appropriate to team morale and collaboration.
Coordinate with CAD technicians under guidance, ensuring requirements and timelines are communicated clearly.
Stay updated with relevant technical developments by engaging in training sessions, workshops, and self‑learning.
Follow health & safety practices in all assigned work, in line with company policies.
Support sustainability initiatives by learning how design decisions contribute to sustainable outcomes.
Identify improvements by sharing fresh ideas or observations that can enhance team efficiency or client service.
Key Competencies / Skills:
Mandatory skills
Educational background in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with exposure to wet utilities such as sewerage, stormwater, and potable water systems.
Basic knowledge of software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, or equivalent academic training.
Awareness of standards and manuals relevant to utilities design (GCC or equivalent), gained through coursework or project work.
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel and ability to learn modelling tools quickly.
Communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to support collaboration and reporting.
Key competencies expected are :
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work closely with senior engineers and CAD technicians, supporting tasks and learning from guidance.
Technical Learning: Willingness to absorb technical knowledge, apply engineering fundamentals, and develop design capability.
Adaptability: Flexibility to take on varied tasks, openness to feedback, and eagerness to grow in a professional consulting environment.
Desired Skills
Exposure to infrastructure fields such as roads, highways, water networks, pumping stations, and treatment works through academic projects, internships, or coursework.
Interest in GCC standards and willingness to learn about regional design manuals and approval processes.
Understanding of approvals: Awareness of how design approvals (NOCs) are coordinated with government agencies, with eagerness to gain practical experience.
Adaptability to support varied tasks across complementary infrastructure disciplines.
Team collaboration and openness to feedback while learning professional consulting practices.
- At least BEng (Civil or Environmental Engineering).
BGV:
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.