Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for its Power and Energy Team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. This temporary internship is for individuals enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on project experience alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will learn electrical engineering fundamentals and work with experienced engineers on utility substation design. Work may include design tasks for low- to extra-high-voltage substations, design calculations, quality checks, and project documentation. The position also includes completing training on assigned tasks and following WSP’s ethical, safety, and workplace policies. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits suite, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering, consulting engineering, the electric utility industry, or a related field, and a strong desire to develop skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
Interpersonal and communication skills 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 in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with 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

Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.
Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Passed or scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam; students meeting this qualification will be strongly considered.
Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, or MICROSTATION, as well as Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Support engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of electrical engineering.
Work with experienced engineers on utility substation design.
Participate in detailed design of low- to extra-high-voltage substations, including one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications, conduit and cable sizing and routing, and substation layouts.
Perform design calculations according to IEEE, NEC, NESC, and industry standards.
Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks.
Support physical and protection/control design for electric utility substations.
Assist with 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.