About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in our New York City office. You will join our Underground Transmission Team to gain hands-on experience in power engineering. This role involves working alongside senior staff on real projects as part of our 12-week summer program.
What you'll do#
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to build your technical and professional skills.
- Learn the basic principles of underground high voltage transmission line engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Collect and maintain project documentation.
- Complete assigned training tasks.
- Adhere to company policies, including our Code of Conduct and safety standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program for Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- An anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- A demonstrated interest in power engineering.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction from mentors and managers.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A proven track record of maintaining workplace safety.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Enrollment in a Masters or PhD program in a relevant engineering field.
- Coursework in power system analysis or protection for electrical engineers.
- Coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, or surveying for civil engineers.
- Having passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
- Experience with MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, or SharePoint.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.76 - $32.22 per hour.
- 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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