Electrical Engineering Intern: Power Systems & Substations

WSP; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Career connections

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Summer Internship in Electrical Engineering (Small Utility) based in Tyler, TX. This full-time, 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, for undergrad or graduate students enrolled in ABET-accredited programs.

Interns will work alongside senior engineers on substations, transmission, and distribution projects, gaining hands-on experience while developing technical and professional skills. The internship emphasizes mentorship through WSP's Developing Professionals Network and

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in ABET-accredited electrical engineering program or EE technology with expected graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering—power systems or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Participate in substation design including physical, electrical, relaying, and grounding aspects.
• Support transmission and distribution projects.
• Gain experience in system relaying and protection studies.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Technical writing

Office software

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or EE technology

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

MATHCAD

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Summer Internship in Electrical Engineering (Small Utility) based in Tyler, TX. This full-time, 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, for undergrad or graduate students enrolled in ABET-accredited programs.

Interns will work alongside senior engineers on substations, transmission, and distribution projects, gaining hands-on experience while developing technical and professional skills. The internship emphasizes mentorship through WSP's Developing Professionals Network and