Site Civil/ Energy Internship - Summer 2027

Overview
Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. We are currently seeking an Energy Group Intern in our Columbus, OH office for the Summer semester (May-Aug). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week during standard business hours.
The Energy Group Intern will work alongside the Woolpert Energy team on a variety of design elements to support the hydrology, grading, permitting, and other site development aspects of projects supporting energy transmission. Typical projects range from new electrical substations to underground electrical transmission duct banks. Interns will be assigned to an interdisciplinary team, allowing them to gain experience across the Energy Market. All these projects directly impact the communities where we live and work.

This internship has a significant portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
Responsibilities

• Work as part of the industry leading Energy team.
• Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside Licensed Engineers that are experts in their fields.
• Assist on station civil tasks: site design, stormwater management, access road and culvert design, permitting, grading, surveying, plan production and cost estimation.
• Assist on underground transmission tasks: duct bank routing, underground utilities conflict management, permitting, plan production and cost estimation.
• Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Work across multiple disciplines to gain a variety of knowledge and experience.

Qualifications
Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.

• Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status
• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree
• Have a general interest in site civil design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as Woolpert utilizes a hybrid work environment meaning part time in the office and part time from home (to be coordinated with supervisor)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D and/or Microstation would be preferred, but not required

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