WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
7 days ago
Entry-level
Internship
Portland, Oregon, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
The intern will support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, learn basic principles of transmission line engineering, and receive mentorship from experienced staff in transmission line design.
Key duties include designing overhead transmission line structures, foundations, and related facilities; creating bidding, construction, and record drawings and supporting documents; and becoming familiar with industry‑specific engineering concepts and software. Interns will also complete training on assigned tasks, exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources, and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
WSP is seeking a full‑time Transmission Line Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 to work out of its Portland, OR office. The temporary position is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States, offering hands‑on, meaningful work experience that enhances education and professional aptitude.
The candidate must be actively enrolled in an accredited civil, structural, mechanical, or related engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later and be at least 18 years old. Additional requirements include a demonstrated interest in transmission lines, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to follow direction, basic proficiency with technical writing and office software, a proven safety record, and authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications include enrollment in an accredited master’s or PhD program, relevant coursework such as structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, geotechnical engineering, surveying, vibrations, material strengths, statics and dynamics, or electrical circuits, and familiarity with design or drafting software such as AutoCAD, MathCAD, or SolidWorks. Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement are also valued.
Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff, and through the Developing Professionals Network they receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections. The summer internship is a 12‑week program beginning May 18 2026, with a flexible individual start date.