Description
WSP USA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to work on Overhead Transmission Line projects in Syracuse, NY.
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will contribute to providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Execute engineering calculations with concepts from structural analysis, concrete/steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
- Learn basic principles of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering.
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering Undergraduate Program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Express an interest in Overhead Transmission Line Engineering.
- Demonstrate ability to investigate and diagnose issues and apply advanced problem-solving methods.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., PLS-CADD Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Excel).
- Prior internship related to Power Delivery and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation: $23.03 - $29.96 per hour