Electrical Engineering Intern — Power Systems

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 3,173,000 - 4,286,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering ESSP Intern to support electrical studies and SCADA development for utility and industrial clients from our San Diego, CA or Phoenix, AZ office. This temporary 12‑week internship starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

As part of the Summer Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience while working with senior staff, developing technical, social, and ethical skills through mentorship and real project exposure across generation

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering program with an anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Interest in EE, consulting engineering, and utility industries.
• Strong communication to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to follow directions from leadership and mentors.
• Basic proficiency with writing, office software, and tools.
• Willing to travel occasionally in a project-oriented environment.
• Safety-conscious and able to comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical studies and SCADA development for utility/industrial clients.
• Support protective relaying, short-circuit analysis, and relay settings.
• Contribute to power system planning studies (power flow, voltage stability).
• Assist with substation grounding, insulation coordination, and power quality analysis.
• Design and configure networking for SCADA and protection systems; assist commissioning.
• Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment; perform field testing.
• Prepare data acquisition systems, develop HMI screens, and aid data transfer commissioning.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to take direction

Technical writing

Office software basics

Willingness to travel

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate (Aug 2027 or later)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering ESSP Intern to support electrical studies and SCADA development for utility and industrial clients from our San Diego, CA or Phoenix, AZ office. This temporary 12‑week internship starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

As part of the Summer Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience while working with senior staff, developing technical, social, and ethical skills through mentorship and real project exposure across generation