Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

This Opportunity - Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Our Power Team is seeking Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering student for an Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 internship to work out of our Richmond, VA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

This internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer 2026 semester.The program is anticipated to take place from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. The individual start date is flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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