Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Intern for its Underground Transmission Team in the New York City office. The temporary internship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program. The program lasts 12 weeks and is scheduled to start May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role introduces basic principles of underground high-voltage transmission line engineering and supports research, field work, preliminary design, documentation, and final design deliverables. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in power engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- For electrical engineering students, successful completion of courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection; an emphasis in a power systems option is a plus.
- For civil engineering students, coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
- Passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, or SharePoint.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of underground high-voltage transmission line engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow 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 benefits.
- Retirement savings benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
