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WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago

Civil/Structural Engineering Intern (OH T-Lines) - Summer 2026

San Diego, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.91/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 in their San Diego, CA office. The role involves supporting engineering tasks, learning about Overhead Electrical Transmission Line design, and assisting with project research and design calculations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural Engineering related to Overhead Electrical Transmission Line design

Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis

Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates

Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation

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

Civil EngineeringOverhead Electrical Transmission Line DesignSoftware ProficiencyTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in Overhead Electrical Transmission Line Design, 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