Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer

Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Position:
Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Location:

Trussville, AL
Duration:
May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (flexible start date)

WSP USA hosts internships across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience. Interns work on real projects side by side with senior staff and receive mentorship and networking opportunities.

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• 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.

• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus.
• Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered.
• Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.