Electrical Engineering Intern (Substation) - Summer 2027

WSP • Burnsville, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join its Substation team in Burnsville, Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota is also considered. 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. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support engineering work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills and learning basic Electrical Engineering principles. The expected pay range is $23.03–$29.96 per hour. WSP states that actual compensation may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

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 relevant 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.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern