Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Substation Internship in Billings, MT as part of its Summer Internship Program. The 12-week internship targets undergrad/grad students, starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

You will work alongside senior staff, gain exposure to real projects, and receive mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network while completing assigned engineering tasks and training.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Electrical Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and desire to advance skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Commitment to workplace safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering (Aug 2027 or later)

Graduate student in Electrical Engineering (Aug 2027 or later)

Tools

MATHCAD

SOLIDWORKS

AUTOCAD

MICROSTATION

Microsoft Excel

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 Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Substation Intern to work out of our Billings, MT office.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

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is a plus.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.