Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for its Power and Energy Team in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to begin May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. The internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and provides hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering tasks, learn foundational electrical engineering principles, assist with research, field work and preliminary design calculations and analysis, and help prepare design plans, special provisions, cost estimates and project documentation. 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 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.
- Capable of taking 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.
- Authorized 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 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 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 insurance.
- Retirement savings benefits.
- Flexible and agile workplace model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
