Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated Civil or Mechanical Engineering students to join our Summer Internship Program in Phoenix, AZ. You’ll work with the Power and Energy Team on overhead transmission line design tasks during a 12-week summer session starting May 17, 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects while developing technical, social, and ethical skills in a structured internship environment.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Mechanical Engineering program with an anticipated graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering or related field, with a desire to advance skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary design calculations and analysis for projects.
• Support project research, field work, and data collection.
• Help prepare final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Maintain project documentation and assist in training tasks.
• Adhere to company Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

MATHCAD

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 Team is seeking a Full‑Time Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern to work out of our Phoenix, AZ 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.
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary 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 or Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 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

• Demonstrated academic achievement (e.g., GPA 3.0+) is a strong plus.
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.
• Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus.
• Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position.
• Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc.