Distribution Design Intern - Electrical Eng (Summer)

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Birmingham, AL is offering a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution Design) Intern position as part of the Summer Internship Program.

This 12-week internship is scheduled to start May 17, 2027 and will be based in Birmingham, with Trussville, AL also considered. You will join the Power and Energy Team to support distribution design tasks, data collection, and engineering consulting services under guidance from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Consulting Engineering or Electric Utility field and a desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Distribution Design Engineering.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on distribution design.
• Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services.
• Support distribution planning, coordination, sectionalizing, and arc-flash studies for Medium Voltage systems.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Engineering program

Masters program (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Office automation tools

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Birmingham, AL is offering a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution Design) Intern position as part of the Summer Internship Program.

This 12-week internship is scheduled to start May 17, 2027 and will be based in Birmingham, with Trussville, AL also considered. You will join the Power and Energy Team to support distribution design tasks, data collection, and engineering consulting services under guidance from experienced engineers.