Civil/Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Oradell (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Flexible workplace model

Zusammenfassung

WSP USA invites applications for a Full‑time Structural/Civil Engineering Intern (Substation) in Oradell, NJ. Part of the Summer Internship Program, the 12‑week session starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date.

Undergraduate or graduate students may apply to gain hands-on project exposure and mentorship from senior staff. You will assist in design calculations, fieldwork, and documentation while learning power delivery and substations within a global engineering firm.

Qualifikationen

• Actively enrolled in Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and desire to gain project experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and professional writing skills.
• Ability to take direction from mentors and work within a team environment.

Aufgaben

• 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 analyses.
• Help prepare final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to safety policies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical writing

Ability to work with mentors

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Civil Engineering undergrad

Graduate program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Office automation

Jobbeschreibung

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 Full‑time Structural/Civil Engineering Intern (Substation) to work out of our Oradell, NJ 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $24.76 - $32.22 per hour

About WSP

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings

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.