Civil/Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern - Spring 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Part-time Structural/Civil Engineering Intern (Substation) to join our Duluth, GA office for Spring 2026. The internship targets undergrad/grad students and offers exposure to real projects alongside senior staff.

You will apply structural engineering principles, assist with research, design calculations, and help prepare design plans and cost estimates while gaining mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering Undergraduate program with anticipated graduation May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and eagerness to develop skills on real projects.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Apply structural engineering principles to design structures and foundations for substations and equipment.
• Assist with project research, field work, and design calculations and analysis.
• Assist in preparing final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Maintain project documentation and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Ability to take direction

Technical writing basics

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering program

Master's or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

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.

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 is seeking a Part-time Structural/Civil Engineering Intern (Substation) to work out of our Duluth, GA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2026 semester.

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.
• Apply principles of Structural Engineering to design Structures and Foundations that support substation equipment and electrical components.
• Assist with project research, field work, and 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 May 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 execute 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, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Successful completion of junior-level courses in structural analysis and/or steel or concrete design
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.