Description
WSP USA's Underground Transmission Team is seeking a Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Intern for a summer 2027 internship in New York City.
As a summer intern, you will participate in a 12-week program starting on May 17th, 2027, and work alongside senior staff on real projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of underground high voltage transmission line engineering
- Assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
- Collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- 18 years old or older
- Demonstrated interest in power engineering or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications:
- Enrolled in an accredited master's or PhD program
- Relevant coursework in power systems, structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, SharePoint
- Prior internship and leadership experience
Compensation: $24.76 - $32.22 per hour