Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Overland Park (KS); In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Internship in Overland Park, KS for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. This 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date.

You will work alongside senior staff on distribution projects to gain hands-on experience within our Power and Energy Team. During the internship, you will support distribution design tasks, collect data, and learn fundamental Electrical Engineering concepts under

Competenze

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering program with graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Consulting Engineering or Electric Utility industry.
• Strong communication and ability to express ideas professionally.
• Able to take direction from mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and common software/tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Mansioni

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Work under experienced engineers on distribution design.
• Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services.
• Support distribution planning, coordination, and arc-flash studies for Medium Voltage systems.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Note that there is no relocation or housing assistance.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing basics

Formazione

Electrical Engineering

Related Engineering Field

Strumenti

Excel

MS Office

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This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern to work out of our Overland Park, KS office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical 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.
• 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.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical 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, Electric Utility industry, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering degree or related Masters program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.