Electrical Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2027
About The Position
WSP USA’s kW Mission Critical team is seeking a part-time, temporary Electrical Engineering Intern for the winter and spring semesters of 2027, based in its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. The internship is intended for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and provides hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff. Interns may also receive mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering tasks and project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans and cost estimates, and project documentation. The position also involves learning basic electrical engineering principles and completing training on assigned tasks. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The stated expected salary range for all locations is $23.03–$29.96; the posting does not specify the pay period.
Requirements
- 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 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.
- 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 abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Willingness and ability to travel to local project sites.
- 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.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam, load calculation software (Trane Trace 700 or 3D, Carrier HAP), and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior relevant internship experience or extracurricular and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Travel to local project sites as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
