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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Civil Engineering (OH T-Line Design) Intern - Summer 2026

St Louis, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

WSP is seeking a Full Time Civil Engineering (Overhead Transmission Line Design) Intern for Summer 2026 to work out of their St. Louis, MO office. The role involves supporting various engineering tasks, learning about overhead transmission line engineering, and assisting with design and documentation efforts.

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Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering

Assist with designing of overhead transmission lines, substation structures, foundation, and their related facilities

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringOverhead Transmission Line DesignEngineering SoftwareTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering, and electric utility industry, 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

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying

Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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