Electrical Engineering Intern (Substation) - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern for its Substation team, primarily based in Burnsville, Minnesota, with Minneapolis also listed as a location. This temporary internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role supports substation engineering work and provides opportunities to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices and serves markets including buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. The company describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers employees a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship experience.
- Leadership involvement on campus.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Retirement savings benefits.
- Mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
