Civil/Structural Engineering (Overhead Transmission Lines) Intern - Summer 2026

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Full Time Civil/Structural Engineering Intern (Overhead Transmission Lines) Summer 2026 to work out of our Fort Worth, TX office. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the successful candidate will learn to design overhead transmission line and substation structures, foundations, and their related facilities. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. 

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible. 

As one of the world's leading professional service firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help. 

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural 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

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering Degree, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil/Structural Engineering, 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 Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering Program 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
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.