Electrical Engineering (Renewable Transmission Interconnections) Intern – Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Electrical Engineering Intern for its Power and Energy Team in the Billings, Montana office. The internship focuses on renewable transmission interconnections 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 position is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, though the stated required qualification specifies enrollment in an accredited undergraduate Electrical Engineering or related program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering tasks, project research and field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design plan preparation, cost estimates, and project documentation while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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 Consulting Engineering, Renewable Energy, 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- For electrical engineering students, successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.
- For civil/structural engineering students, successful completion of junior-level courses in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
- Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Prior internship and/or related engineering experience.
- Passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, or AUTOCAD, as well as Microsoft Excel.
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, vision, disability, and life benefits.
- 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
