Power Distribution Engineering Intern - Spring 2026

Overview

Assist engineers with power distribution design, analysis, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• construction drawings
• design checks
• data collection
• material selection
• system analysis
• utility design

Tasks

-Complete training on assigned tasks. -Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. -Develop construction drawings and perform design self-checks as part of POWER’s quality process -Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services for distribution line design and coordination -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. -Support material selection for Medium Voltage systems across various utility clients -Prepare basic calculations and system analyses using computer modeling -Work under guidance of experienced engineers on utility distribution design

Requirements

• power analysis
• power distribution
• software proficiency
• engineering student
• safety
• communication

What You Bring

-Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection -Must be 18 or older. -Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects. -Demonstrated interest in consulting industry, electric utility industry, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. -Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. -Learn basic principles of Power Distribution Engineering. -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. -Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later. -Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

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Benefits

-Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

About Power Engineers

-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.

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