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Parsons

OR

$22.93 - $40.14/hr

Parsons is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship program supporting our Syracuse (NY) team! In this program, you will expand your engineering technical skills ...

Word Is Bond

Internship Program Coordinator

Portland, OR · On-site

$25/hr

... programming. * Grow: Be part of a small, mission-driven team building a growing nonprofit, with ... Place current Word Is Bond youth leaders into internships associated with Word Is Bond's internship ...

Word Is Bond

Internship Program Coordinator

Portland, OR · On-site

$25/hr

... programming. * Grow: Be part of a small, mission-driven team building a growing nonprofit, with ... Place current Word Is Bond youth leaders into internships associated with Word Is Bond's internship ...

Lonza

Summer Intern, Environmental Health and Safety

Bend, OR · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

In this summer internship, you will join our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team in Bend ... Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and development teams. * Accessmanufacturingand ...

Lonza

Summer Intern, Environmental Health and Safety

Bend, OR · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

In this summer internship, you will join our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team in Bend ... Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and development teams. * Access manufacturing ...

CoorsTek

Engineering Intern

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

At CoorsTek, our summer internship program is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a ... As an Engineering Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing team by ...

CoorsTek, Inc.

Engineering Intern

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

At CoorsTek, our summer internship program is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a ... As an Engineering Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing team by ...

WSP

Electrical Engineer - Intern (SAS)

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site +1

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Your Impact WSP is currently seeking a talented electrical engineering student for a summer internship. The successful applicant will be assisting in performing electrical studies and/or developing ...

Deacon Construction

PROJECT ENGINEER

Portland, OR

Volunteer events, summer picnics, jobsite BBQs, and a safety culture that puts people first. About ... Preferred * Internship or 1-3 years of experience on commercial construction projects.

Verdantas

Structural Engineer Intern

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Verdantas is seeking a driven Structural Engineer intern for Summer 2026 at our Lake Oswego, OR ... This internship offers hands-on exposure to engineering projects that make a tangible impact, along ...

Verdantas

Structural Engineer Intern

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Verdantas is seeking a driven Structural Engineer intern for Summer 2026 at our Lake Oswego, OR ... This internship offers hands-on exposure to engineering projects that make a tangible impact, along ...

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Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2026

Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2026

WSP

Lake Oswego, OR • On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

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This Opportunity 

WSP is seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Portland, OR or Lake Oswego, OR 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 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.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world-and we need your help.

Your Impact 

  • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. 
  • Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on utility substation design projects.
  • Assist with detailed design tasks for low to extra-high-voltage substations, including: one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout.
  • Perform design calculations per industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc.).
  • Support senior engineers with QA/QC design checks.
  • Assist design engineers with physical and protection/control design efforts for electric utility substations.
  • 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 Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of September 2026 or later. 
  • Must be 18 or older. 
  • Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering and the electric utility 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 Qualifications 

  • Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.
  • Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus.
  • Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam will be strongly considered for this position.
  • Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.
About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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