Summer Structural Engineering Intern — Substation

WSP in the U.S.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional connections

Job summary

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 Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Freeport,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and 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 execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Structural 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Structural Engineering Undergraduate/Graduate program

Tools

Risa3D

STAAD.Pro

L-Pile

Mathcad

Job description

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 Structural Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Freeport,