Power Distribution Design Engineering… at WSP in the U.S. · Spring

Summary: WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Power Distribution Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support various engineering tasks, learn principles of power distribution design, and gain hands-on experience while working closely with senior engineers. Responsibilities: - Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills - Learn basic principles of Power Distribution Design Engineering - Work under guidance of experienced engineers and designers - Participate in all aspects of utility distribution design - Collect data and assist with engineering consulting for distribution projects - Support tasks such as construction drawing creation, pole loading analysis, equipment sizing, and material specification for medium voltage systems - Serve a range of clients: co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and municipalities - Complete assigned projects from start to finish during internship, with mentor support - Prepare basic engineering calculations and use computer modeling tools - Develop construction drawings and document self-checks of work - Incorporate reviewer feedback as part of quality assurance process - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - Must be 18 or older - Demonstrated interest in power distribution design, consulting engineering, 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 Qualifications: - 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 - Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection - Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus - Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial Required Skills: Power Distribution Design, Engineering Software Important Skills: Data Collection Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Retirement savings