Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Lake Oswego, OR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern for its Power and Energy Team in the Portland, Oregon office. The internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. This temporary position is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrate an interest in civil engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• 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 civil 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

• Hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff.
• 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