Electrical Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

WSP•Milwaukee, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s kW Mission Critical team is seeking a part-time Electrical Engineering Intern to work from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office during the Winter/Spring 2027 semesters. This temporary 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 also receive mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering work and develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic Electrical Engineering principles. The position includes project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of design materials and cost estimates, and project documentation. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The expected salary range is $23.03–$29.96; the final compensation may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate interest in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to develop skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
Have competent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Have a track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Be willing and able to travel to local project sites.
Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Be 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, or Carrier HAP), and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Prior relevant internship experience or extracurricular and 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 comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.