Power & Distribution Engineering Intern (Portland)

WSP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA hosts internships nationwide to provide hands-on, real-project experience. The Summer Internship Program offers mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

The Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern role is based in Portland, OR for a 12-week program that begins May 17, 2027 and does not include relocation support. This internship emphasizes learning distribution design basics, working with experienced engineers, and contributing to construction drawings

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program with an Aug 2027 or later graduation.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Consulting Engineering or Electric Utility industry.
• Strong communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and common software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Distribution Design.
• Work under supervision on utility distribution design projects.
• Assist senior engineers with engineering consulting services for distribution design.
• Support creation of construction drawings and material specifications for medium voltage systems.
• Collaborate on projects for electric utility clients (co-ops, public utilities, investor-owned, municipalities).
• Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Masters (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

WSP USA hosts internships nationwide to provide hands-on, real-project experience. The Summer Internship Program offers mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

The Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern role is based in Portland, OR for a 12-week program that begins May 17, 2027 and does not include relocation support. This internship emphasizes learning distribution design basics, working with experienced engineers, and contributing to construction drawings