Summer Engineering Internship Jobs in Syracuse, NY

This Opportunity 

WSP Is seeking a Full Time Civil/Structural Engineering Intern (Substations) - Summer 2026 to work out of our Syracuse, NY 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. 

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.

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 Engineering. 
• Work under the guidance of experienced staff
• Learn to design substation structures
• Gain experience with designing foundations and related facilities
• 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, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later. 
• Must be 18 or older. 
• Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering, 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 

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, surveying, hydraulics, and hydrology.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. 
• 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, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $19.13-$30.00 Per hour
 

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
 

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