Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

Centro Escolar University; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Flexible workplace

Job summary

WSP offers an internship in the United States for Electrical Engineering students to grow technical, social, and ethical skills. You will learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering and assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.

Participants will support final design plans, cost estimates, and documentation while completing required training. A strong interest in EE and solid communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering undergraduate program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office software.

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.
• Support preparation of final design plans and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office automation

Spreadsheets

Education

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support various 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, 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, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Individuals actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Applicants who are 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred qualifications include experience using Microsoft Office applications and CAD software, as well as prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected pay range: $22.17 - $32.22 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.