Civil/Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Substation Structural Engineering Intern for the Billings, MT office, with options for Overland Park, KS and Lakewood, CO. This 12-week summer internship starts May 18, 2026 and welcomes students enrolled in Civil Engineering programs to gain hands-on experience while working with senior staff.

Responsibilities include supporting structural design for substations, assisting with field work and calculations, and preparing design plans and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and have interest in civil engineering and WSP projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and basic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Apply structural engineering principles to design structures and foundations for substation equipment.
• Aid in project research, field work, and design calculations/analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation and training on tasks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Masters/PhD (Preferred)

Tools

MS Office

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 Full-Time Substation Structural Engineering Intern to work out of our Billings, MT office.The following locations will also be considered: Overland Park, KS; and Lakewood, CO 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 18th, 2026. 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.
• 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 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.
• Successful completion of junior-level courses in structural analysis and/or steel or concrete design
• Prior internship 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.

Expected Pay (Colorado only): $23.90 - $31.11 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.