Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA is an engineering and professional services firm seeking an Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for its summer internship program. The intern will support engineering tasks, project research and field work, preliminary design calculations, design documentation, cost estimates, and project records while developing technical and professional skills.

What you'll do:

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
• Learn basic principles of Electrical 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

What they're looking for:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Must be 18 or older
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical 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
• Experience using Microsoft Office application and CAD software
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Benefits:

• Mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network
• Flexible and agile workplace model
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Disability benefits
• Life benefits
• Retirement savings