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WSP · 1 month ago

Power Distribution Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is seeking a Full Time Power Distribution Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to work out of their Salt Lake City, UT office. This internship offers hands-on experience in engineering tasks and exposure to real projects while working alongside experienced engineers.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Power Distribution Design

Work under the supervision of multiple experienced engineers

Participate in all aspects of utility distribution design

Assist with data collection for engineering projects

Support senior engineers and designers in providing consulting services for distribution design

Help create construction drawings and perform structural pole loading

Assist with equipment sizing and material specification for medium voltage systems

Work on projects for a variety of electric utility clients, including co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and municipalities

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 SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelTechnical WritingLeadership InvolvementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

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 consulting engineering, the 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

Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Company

WSP

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