Overhead Transmission Line Design Intern - Power Systems

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

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.