About the role#
We are looking for a Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering student to join our Power Team as an intern for the Spring 2027 semester. This role focuses on overhead transmission line design and is based in our Trussville, Alabama office. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to build your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to develop your technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Collect and maintain project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Make responsible decisions regarding company resources and follow the WSP Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate Civil or Mechanical Engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
- Strong interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and a desire to advance your skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas effectively to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company health and conduct policies.
- Preferred: Coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
- Preferred: Prior internship or design experience and familiarity with software like MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint.
- Preferred: Passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
Location & details#
- Location: Trussville, Alabama.
- Term: Spring 2027 semester.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this position.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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