Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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WSP in the U.S. · 14 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support engineering tasks, assist with power system planning studies, and contribute to infrastructure design studies while gaining hands-on experience alongside senior staff.

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Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering
Assist with protective relaying, including short circuit analysis, relay settings, and compliance work using specialized software
Support power system planning studies such as power flow, voltage stability, and automation of simulations
Contribute to infrastructure design studies like substation grounding, insulation coordination, and power quality analysis
Design and configure networking and communications for SCADA and protection systems, and assist with on-site commissioning
Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment, including programming and field testing
Prepare and program data acquisition systems, develop HMI screens, and assist with data transfer commissioning
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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower System AnalysisTechnical WritingSCADA SystemsData Acquisition SystemsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date no sooner than August 2026 and no later than May 2027
Must be 18 or older
Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, 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
Candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred

Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date no sooner than August 2026 and no later than May 2027
Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection
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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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