Civil Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

WSP•Trussville, AL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a part-time Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering student for an Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering internship with its Power Team, based in the Trussville, Alabama office. This temporary internship is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2027 semester and is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The posting states that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with the internship. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering tasks and project work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. WSP is an engineering and professional services firm serving the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, Mechanical 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.
Able 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.
Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience.
Passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical 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.
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.