Power Distribution Design Intern - Summer 2026
Power Engineers
Assist with medium voltage distribution design tasks and studies as an intern
21 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Birmingham, AL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Energy
Facilities
Communications
Environmental
Food and Beverage
Federal
Transmission
Role
What you would be doing
distribution design
data collection
distribution planning
arc-flash
ethical compliance
training completion
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- 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.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on distribution design
- Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services
- Support distribution planning, coordination, sectionalizing, and arc-flash studies for Medium Voltage systems
What you bring
accredited engineering
fe/eit
autocad
solidworks
excel
communication
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Learn basic principles of Distribution Design Engineering
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
- Demonstrated interest in distribution engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial.
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
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Company
Overview
1976
Founded
The company was established in 1976 with a focus on innovative engineering solutions.
- The company’s expertise spans across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial engineering.
- They work on projects ranging from power generation to water treatment, requiring technical prowess and creative problem-solving.
- Their diverse portfolio includes renewable energy initiatives, utilities infrastructure, and industrial facilities.
- They are known for a collaborative approach, optimizing solutions for complex challenges alongside clients.
- POWER Engineers has become a trusted partner for many large-scale organizations and government entities.
- With continuous growth, they have expanded to include a global footprint of projects.
- Building trust, one client at a time.
- A higher standard for the bottom line.
- Do what you love.
- A responsive, flexible, and progressive consulting services and engineering firm, we learn from our experience to create innovative solutions for fun and challenging and safe projects.
- Employee ownership that allows employees to build wealth.
- Remote/hybrid work style to support work/life balance.
33/100
DitchCarbon score
The company's DitchCarbon score reflects its carbon intensity relative to industry peers, with a focus on carbon reduction efforts.
Lowest in industry
Industry carbon intensity
The company operates in a sector with very low carbon intensity, aligning with broader sustainability trends.
- No net-zero target stated publicly
4.0/5 Rating
Employee Reviews
The company's Diversity & Inclusion has been rated 4.0 out of 5 based on employee feedback from 325 reviews.
4.4 & 4.6 Stars
Gender Demographics
Women and Men have reported high ratings for Diversity & Inclusion, with Women giving 4.4 stars and Men giving 4.6 stars.
- We are intentional about creating an environment where our employees can reach their full potential and feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
- The POWER Women’s Network promotes professional development, work–life balance, and STEM education for young women.
- Veterans comprise a substantial portion of employees.
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