Civil/Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a full-time Structural/Civil Engineering Internship (Substation) at our Duluth, GA office. The 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date for individual interns. You will work alongside senior staff gaining hands-on experience on real substation projects.

The internship focuses on developing technical, social, and ethical skills, while exposing you to project research, field work, and design calculations. Authorized to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and ability to communicate ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Apply structural engineering principles to design structures and foundations for substations.
• Assist with project research, field work, and design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Civil Engineering basics

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering Undergraduate

Civil Engineering Graduate (Masters/PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software basics

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 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 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.
• 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 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 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.