Description
WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Billings, MT office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
As a summer intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of mechanical 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 mechanical engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- 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 mechanical engineering or related master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel