Description
WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Freeport, ME office. This temporary position is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027.
As a Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern, you will support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting engineering tasks to develop technical skills
- Learning basic principles of Structural Engineering
- Assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
- Assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering or a related field
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capable of taking 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 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:
- Experience using structural and foundation design software such as Risa3D, STAAD.Pro, and/or L-Pile
- Experience using calculation software such as Mathcad
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation:
- Expected Pay: $22.17 - $32.22 per hour