DSP Construction & Civil Engineering Intern at EDF Power Solutions

DSP Construction & Civil Engineering Intern

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low‑carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

EDF power solutions is proud to offer:

• Internship virtual events and engagement opportunities.
• Networking through Employee Resources Groups.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.

Salary Range
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The full pay range for this role is $30.00 to $34.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job
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The Civil Engineer Intern is an entry level position for a graduate level Engineering student. The Civil Engineer Intern will be a contributing member of the Engineering Dpt. with a focus on site development civil designs as it pertains to SWPPP measures, grading/earthworks, structural plans, and geotechnical studies. The Civil Engineer Intern will assist the Engineering Team with generation of foundation designs, interpretation of geotechnical reports, and recommendations as it pertains to stormwater management and erosion control.

The Civil Engineer Intern must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical topics with nontechnical audiences. The Civil Engineer Intern will be responsible for clear communication and effective interactions both within the Company and externally with Company consultants, contractors, clients, and partners.

The preferred Civil Engineer Intern candidate will live local (within an hour commute) to the Millwood, WV project site and have the ability to be onsite for the duration of the internship period. This position does not provide relocation assistance for nonlocal candidates. The internship period is expected to be from mid‑May/June 2026 through August 2026.

Responsibilities
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• Prepare engineering deliverables, including plan and elevation drawings and schematics for commercial and utility solar and BESS projects. Develop designs in consideration of available equipment, existing site conditions, and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation, with the primary focus onsite conditions and tracking systems.
• Develop the capability to conduct site assessments, review soil borings and environmental assessments, and incorporate into conceptual design deliverables in support of the EPC department and business.
• Communicate with Project Managers about scheduling and permitting for project execution.
• Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle; assist the project team in identifying key project design risks and enabling effective decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Goals of Internship
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The Civil Engineer Intern will support EDFps‑DSP's on staff Civil Engineer with grading designs, civil estimating, structural designs, and stormwater management designs, especially as it pertains to on site‑work in Millwood, WV. These responsibilities will also be applicable to projects located elsewhere.

Skills to Acquire
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The Civil Engineer Intern will become proficient at operating Trimble GPS Equipment and integration of GPS (elevation) data within AutoCAD Civil 3D. The…