Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Mount Laurel, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for its Power and Energy Team, based in the Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. This temporary internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. The position is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects, work alongside senior staff, and have access to mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role supports utility substation design, including work on substations ranging from low to extra-high voltage, and provides opportunities to develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic electrical engineering principles.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Electrical Engineering or related 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 advance 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 with 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 leadership involvement on campus.
Having passed or being scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam; such students 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 a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of electrical engineering.
Work with experienced engineers on utility substation design.
Participate in detailed design tasks for 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 in accordance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and industry standards.
Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks.
Support design engineers with 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.