Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer/Fall 2027

WSP USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Career connections

Job summary

WSP USA invites students to join our Power and Energy Team in St. Louis, MO as a Full‑Time Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern.

The role is designed for undergraduates or graduates, with a Summer 2027 to Fall 2027 timeline and no relocation assistance. You will gain hands‑on experience on real projects, mentored by senior staff, and contribute to research, design calculations, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and related field.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks 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, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

FE/EIT exam

Education

Civil Engineering undergraduate

Tools

AutoCAD

MATHCAD

SOLIDWORKS

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 St. Louis, MO office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 semesters.

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 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.

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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.