Civil Engineering Intern (Transmission) - Summer 2027

WSP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA offers multiple internships nationwide to gain hands-on experience in engineering and professional growth. Our Power and Energy Team seeks a Full‑Time Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern to work in Tulsa, OK.

It is a 12-week summer internship beginning May 17, 2027 with flexible start date. Responsibilities include supporting various engineering tasks, learning civil engineering basics, assisting with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, and documentation coordination while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and related field.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineers and non-engineers.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical, social, and ethical skills through engineering tasks.
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analyses.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Technical writing

Office tools

Spreadsheets

General IT skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

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 Tulsa, OK office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program

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.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• 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 Civil Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• 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 executive projects.
• 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 Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.