Electrical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA invites aspiring engineers to join its Summer Internship Program in Madison, WI as an Electrical Intern. The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with a chance to work on real projects alongside senior staff.

You will gain exposure to field work, design calculations, and documentation while developing technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Electrical Engineering and related projects.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Ability to take direction

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

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 Federal Power & Energy Teamis seeking an Electrical Intern to work out of our Madison, WIoffice. 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.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• 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 Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, 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

• Experience using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.