Electrical Engineering (Renewable Transmission Interconnections) Intern – Summer 2027

WSP•Billings, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s Power and Energy Team is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern focused on Renewable Transmission Interconnections for its Billings, Montana office. This temporary internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program and is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The 12-week program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The internship offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering tasks and develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic electrical engineering principles. The work may include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of design plans and cost estimates, and project documentation. Expected pay is $23.03–$29.96 per hour. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, 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 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.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorized 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 is a plus.
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; such students will be strongly considered.
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.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.