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WSP · 2 months ago

Renewable Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is seeking a Full Time Renewable Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to work out of their Salt Lake City, UT office. This internship offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience in engineering tasks related to renewable energy integration and support experienced engineers in various design and technical processes.

Responsibilities

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

Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on all phases of the developer interconnection process and renewable energy integration into the electrical grid

Support interconnection applications and detailed design of renewable collector substations at various voltage levels (low to extra-high-voltage)

Prepare one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA systems, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and substation layouts

Perform design calculations per industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ASCE, etc.)

Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design review processes

Support design engineers with civil/structural, physical, and protection/control designs for renewable collector substations and transmission gen-tie structures

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

Electrical EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringCivil EngineeringMATHCADSOLIDWORKSAUTOCADTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Civil 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 and the renewable energy 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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Civil 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 is a plus for an electrical, mechanical or renewable energy engineering student

Successful completion of junior-level courses in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying for a civil/structural engineering student

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

Company

WSP

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