Civil Engineering Intern (Transmission) - Summer 2027

WSP; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern for our Syracuse, NY office. You will work with the Overhead Transmission Line Team on real projects during a 12-week summer program, gaining hands-on design and site experience.

Open to undergrad/grad students with an interest in power delivery, safety-focused practices, and mentorship from senior staff. May 17, 2027 start date; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering undergraduate program with graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Interest in Overhead Transmission Line Engineering.
• Ability to diagnose issues and develop solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and analysis from sites, blueprints, GIS data and maps.
• Support overhead transmission line engineering design and research tasks.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and document findings.
• Create concise documentation using drawings and field notes.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Technical writing

Adaptability

Education

Engineering undergraduate program

Tools

PLS-CADD Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern to work out of our Syracuse, NY office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

Throughout the course of the internship the selected candidate would be involved in projects with our Syracuse Power Delivery – Overhead Transmission Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that understands our clients’ challenges and delivers innovative, effective solutions.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Contribute to providing local technical assistance for the design, development and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of overhead transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Challenges current practices and collaborates with our subject matter experts to meet or exceed industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Challenge current design practices to help enhance the quality of work within the department.
• Promote the department’s culture of teamwork, improvement and success through collaboration.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, survey, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design and construction.
• Assist with execution of professional overhead transmission line engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Execute engineering calculations with concepts from structural analysis, concrete/ steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
• Learn basic principles of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and provided basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/ work site notebooks/ logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering Undergraduate Program (including but not limited to Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Express an interest in Overhead Transmission Line Engineering and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Demonstrate ability to investigate and diagnose issues to their true root cause and apply advanced problem-solving methods to develop effective solutions.
• Passion to work collaboratively with others to create unique solutions and understand the why behind transmission line design variables.
• 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 project work.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering Undergraduate Program (including but not limited to Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Familiarity with disciple-specific design software (i.e., PLS-CADD Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Excel).
• Prior internship related to Power Delivery and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Pay (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.