Renewable Engineering Intern - Summer

WSP is seeking a Full‑Time Renewable Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 to work out of our Salt Lake City, UT office. This temporary position is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to give students hands‑on, meaningful work experience. Our interns are exposed to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network they gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

This internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. The 12‑week program is scheduled to start on May 18 2026; individual start dates may be flexible.

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on all phases of the developer interconnection process and renewable energy integration into the electrical grid.
• Support interconnection applications and detailed design of renewable collector substations at various voltage levels (low to extra‑high‑voltage).
• Prepare one‑line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA systems, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and substation layouts.
• Perform design calculations per industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ASCE, etc.).
• Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design review processes.
• Support design engineers with civil/structural, physical, and protection/control designs for renewable collector substations and transmission gen‑tie structures.
• 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.

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, 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 and the renewable energy 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.

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Master’s 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 is a plus for an electrical, mechanical or renewable energy engineering student.
• Successful completion of junior‑level courses in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying for a civil/structural engineering student.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

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