Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern position to join our Power and Energy Team in Columbus, OH, with the option for New Albany, OH. You will work for a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027, gaining hands-on exposure to real projects alongside senior staff.

We seek undergraduates or graduates enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to design calculations, field work, and documentation while

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program with graduation date Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and desire to advance skills related to WSP's projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Support project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Professional ethics

Education

Electrical Engineering undergraduate program

Tools

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.

Job Description

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 Columbus OH, office. The following location will also be considered: New Albany, OH. 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. WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management - anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world - and we need your help.

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

• Experience using AutoCAD or other 2D CAD software.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus