Electrical Engineering Intern: Power Systems & Substations

WSP

Tyler (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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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

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