Civil/Structural Intern — Overhead Transmission Lines

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites qualified students to join its Summer Internship Program as a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern focused on Overhead Transmission Lines. This 12-week position in Houston, TX (Austin also considered) offers hands-on exposure, mentorship, and real project involvement during the summer break.

Interns work with senior staff across design, research, and field activities, gaining practical experience while developing professional networks through WSP's Developing Professionals Network.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil and Structural Engineering undergraduate or graduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start date.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from mentors and leaders to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and general tools.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering student

Job description

WSP USA invites qualified students to join its Summer Internship Program as a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern focused on Overhead Transmission Lines. This 12-week position in Houston, TX (Austin also considered) offers hands-on exposure, mentorship, and real project involvement during the summer break.

Interns work with senior staff across design, research, and field activities, gaining practical experience while developing professional networks through WSP's Developing Professionals Network.