Electrical Engineering Intern, Power & Energy Systems

WSP in the U.S.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites applicants for the Full-Time Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern position to work from the Ann Arbor, MI office, with additional locations considered in Maitland, FL; Indian Land, SC; Freeport, ME; or Syracuse, NY. The 12-week Summer Internship Program begins May 17, 2027, and is aimed at undergrad/grad students seeking real project experience.

You will assist in electrical studies, SCADA development and troubleshooting for utility and industrial clients, and participate in

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Electrical Engineering, consulting engineering, electric utility industry or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from mentors and managers on projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology and tools.
• Uphold workplace safety and comply with health, safety and harassment policies.
• Willing to travel occasionally and work in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Expected to work from assigned office location at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Assist with protective relaying, including short circuit analysis, relay settings and compliance work.
• Support power system planning studies such as power flow, voltage stability, and simulations automation.
• Contribute to substation grounding, insulation coordination and power quality analysis.
• Design and configure networking for SCADA and protection systems and assist with on‑site commissioning.
• Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment, including programming and field testing.
• Prepare data acquisition systems, develop HMI screens, and assist with data transfer commissioning.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Authorization to work in the United St

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Master’s or PhD (preferred)

Tools

SCADA software

Power system analysis software

Job description

WSP USA invites applicants for the Full-Time Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern position to work from the Ann Arbor, MI office, with additional locations considered in Maitland, FL; Indian Land, SC; Freeport, ME; or Syracuse, NY. The 12-week Summer Internship Program begins May 17, 2027, and is aimed at undergrad/grad students seeking real project experience.

You will assist in electrical studies, SCADA development and troubleshooting for utility and industrial clients, and participate in