About the role#
This is a full-time, 12-week internship program starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on projects related to the energy transition and power delivery. The role focuses on developing technical, social, and ethical skills within our Power and Energy team.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks and learn basic civil engineering principles.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Help prepare final design plans, cost estimates, and project documentation.
- Participate in the developer interconnection process for renewable energy projects.
- Support the design of renewable collector substations and transmission gen-tie systems.
- Perform design calculations using industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, and ASCE.
- Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks and design efforts.
- Complete assigned training and exercise ethical decision-making in all tasks.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate Civil Engineering or related program.
- An anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Interest in consulting engineering or renewable energy.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to take direction from leadership and mentors.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A track record of workplace safety and adherence to company policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with options to work from our Columbus or Cleveland offices.
- The internship is paid at a rate of $23.03 to $29.96 per hour.
- No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this role.
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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