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WSP in the U.S. · 4 days ago

Power Distribution Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

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.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Power Distribution DesignEngineering SoftwareData CollectionTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.

Founded in 1980

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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