Civil/Structural Engineering (Power Substations) Intern – Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineering (Power Substations) Intern – Summer 2026

Company: WSP USA

This Opportunity:

• WSP USA is seeking a Full Time Civil/Structural Engineering (Power Substations) Intern for Summer 2026.
• This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
• Department: Northeast Civil/Structural Substation department.
• Office Locations Available: Freeport, ME; Augusta, ME; Foxborough, MA; Syracuse, NY; Ann Arbor, MI; and Columbus, OH.
• WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience, enhancing education and professional aptitude.
• Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff.
• Through the Developing Professionals Network, interns receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.
• Program: Part of the WSP Summer Internship Program.
• Duration: 12-week program.
• Anticipated Start Date: May 18th, 2026 (individual start date may be flexible).
• Note: There is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Your Impact / Responsibilities:

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn to design overhead transmission line structures.
• Gain skills in designing substation structures and foundations.
• Work on related transmission and substation facilities.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, surveying, hydraulics, and hydrology.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

Compensation:

• Expected Pay (all locations): $19.13 – $30.00 Per hour.
• WSP USA determines compensation based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location.
• WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation.

About WSP USA:

• WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
• Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP comprises engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals.
• WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.
• With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., they partner with clients to help communities prosper. (www.wsp.com)
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
• Benefits: Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout their career.
• WSP aims to give employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
• Work Authorization: The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.