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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Civil/Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA Oradell, NJ On-site entry internship

Salary

$24.76 - $32.22 per hour

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Description

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Civil/Structural Engineering Intern (Substation) to work out of our Oradell, NJ office as part of their Summer Internship Program.

As a summer intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact:

  • Support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Apply principles of Structural Engineering to design structures and foundations that support substation equipment and electrical components.
  • Assist with project research, field work, and design calculations and analysis.
  • Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
  • Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are: Required Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong 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.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
  • Successful completion of junior-level courses in structural analysis and/or steel or concrete design.
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

  • Expected salary: $24.76 - $32.22 per hour

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • structural analysis
  • steel design
  • concrete design
  • leadership

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94364

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