Transmission Engineering Co-op - Spring/Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Part-Time Transmission Engineering Co-Op in Mount Laurel, NJ, for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering program at Drexel University. The internship runs Spring and Summer with flexible start/end dates and no relocation assistance.

You will support engineering tasks, learn transmission line concepts, assist with research, field work, design calculations, and documentation while working with senior staff within the Power and Energy Team.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil and Transmission Line Engineering and a desire to advance skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with a 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 to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transmission Line 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.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Note: there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this co-op/internship.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering (Drexel University)

Masters/PhD in Civil Engineering (Drexel University)

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Engineering software/tools

Job description

This Opportunity WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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.

Job Description

This Opportunity WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Part-Time Transmission Engineering Co-Op to work out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program at Drexel University.

This co-op is anticipated to take place during the Spring and Summer semesters. The individual start and end dates of the co-op are flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transmission Line 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 co-op/internship.

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil and Transmission Line 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

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior co-op and/or internship experience.
• Leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Pay: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour

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.

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?

ABOUT US

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.