Transmission Civil Engineering Intern

WSP in the U.S.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern for our Freeport, ME office. Join a team delivering power delivery and energy projects, and gain hands-on experience with field work, research, and preliminary design tasks.

Ideal for undergraduates or graduates in Civil Engineering with anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later, offering mentorship and exposure to real projects in a dynamic, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and a desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

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 analyses.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Direction-taking

Safety awareness

US work authorization

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering or related

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering (Transmission) Intern for our Freeport, ME office. Join a team delivering power delivery and energy projects, and gain hands-on experience with field work, research, and preliminary design tasks.

Ideal for undergraduates or graduates in Civil Engineering with anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later, offering mentorship and exposure to real projects in a dynamic, professional setting.