Civil Engineering (Renewables) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $23 - $30

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Civil Engineering (Renewables) Intern for its Summer Internship Program, based in the Cincinnati, Ohio office; Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio are also considered. The temporary internship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is scheduled as a 12-week program beginning May 17, 2027, with some flexibility in the individual start date. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will work with WSP’s Power and Energy Team on renewable energy and grid interconnection projects, gaining hands-on project experience alongside senior staff and receiving mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. Work includes engineering research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design documentation and cost estimates, and support for renewable collector substations and transmission gen-tie design. The role also involves training on assigned tasks and following WSP’s safety, conduct, and related policies.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering, renewable energy, or a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, and learn basic civil engineering principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Participate in developer interconnection processes and the delivery of renewable energy onto the electrical grid.
• Support interconnection applications and detailed design of renewable collector substations, including diagrams and schematics, SCADA and communications, conduit and cable sizing and routing, and substation layouts.
• Perform design calculations in accordance with industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, and ASCE.
• Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks and support design work for renewable collector substation civil/structural, physical, and protection/control design, as well as transmission gen-tie civil/structural design.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed