Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 on its Property & Buildings Team, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This temporary internship is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. The position is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working with senior staff, and can access mentorship, networking, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support engineering assignments while developing technical, social, and ethical skills and learning basic Electrical Engineering principles. Work may include research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of design plans and cost estimates, and project documentation. The expected salary is $23.03–$29.96; the posting does not specify a pay period.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Architectural Engineering, 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 a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Knowledge of reading construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks 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.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed