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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for structural engineering intern in Birmingham, AL is $18.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $19.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Structural Engineering Intern assists professional engineers in designing, analyzing, and inspecting structures such as buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. Their tasks often include drafting plans, performing calculations, preparing reports, and helping ensure projects comply with safety and building codes. Interns may also visit construction sites, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and use engineering software to support design work. The goal of the internship is to gain hands-on experience and understand the practical aspects of structural engineering.

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To thrive as a Structural Engineering Intern, you need a foundational understanding of structural analysis, engineering principles, and coursework toward a degree in civil or structural engineering. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software, as well as knowledge of building codes, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a willingness to learn help interns excel in team environments and adapt to project demands. These competencies ensure interns can contribute meaningfully to design tasks, support senior engineers, and develop the technical expertise needed for future roles.

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Infographic showing various Structural Engineering Intern job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,651 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP

Trussville, AL

$15.25 - $20/hr

Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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This Opportunity

Our Power Team is seeking Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering student for an Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 internship to work out of our Trussville, AL 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 2027 semester.The program is anticipated to take place from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027. The individual start date is 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. 
  • 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

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. 
  • Must be 18 or older. 
  • Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical 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

  • Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.
  • Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus
  • Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position
  • Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. 
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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