Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Milwaukee, WI. This full‑time internship is part of the Summer Internship Program and targets students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Electrical Engineering program.

The role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects alongside senior staff. Expect a 12‑week program starting May 17, 2027 with no relocation or housing assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and related projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from mentors and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start date.

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 related safety policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Follow direction

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering undergraduate program (Aug 2027+ graduation)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

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 WSP Data Center CoE is seeking a full‑time Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Milwaukee, 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 August 2027 or 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

• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.