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WSP in the U.S. · 16 hours ago

Transmission Line Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Full Time Transmission Line Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The internship provides hands-on experience in Transmission Line Engineering, allowing interns to support engineering tasks, learn design principles, and receive mentorship from experienced staff.

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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 Transmission Line Engineering

Receive mentorship from experienced staff in transmission line design

Learn to design overhead transmission line structures, foundations, and related facilities

Create bidding, construction, and record drawings, along with supporting documents

Gain familiarity with industry-specific engineering concepts and software

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

Transmission Line EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringAutoCADTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Structural 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 transmission lines, 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, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Relevant coursework includes (3) or more of the following: structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, geotechnical and foundations engineering, surveying, vibrations, strengths of materials, statics and dynamics, and electrical circuits

Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Solidworks is a plus

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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10001+ employees

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H1B Sponsorship

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