Electrical Power Systems Intern: Substation & Design

WSP in the U.S.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Small Utility) to join our Tyler, TX office. You will work with senior staff on power delivery projects during a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027.

This internship offers hands-on experience in substation design, transmission and distribution tasks, and learning basic electrical engineering principles under mentors in our expanding power practice. No relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in electrical engineering – power systems and related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from mentors and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Participate in substation design including physical, electrical, relaying and grounding aspects.
• Support transmission and distribution projects.
• Gain experience in system relaying and protection including station/transmission relaying and distribution coordination studies.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• No relocation or housing assistance provided.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Ability to take direction

Education

ABET-accredited BEng in Electrical Engineering

Masters/PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATHCAD

SOLIDWORKS

AUTOCAD

Excel

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Small Utility) to join our Tyler, TX office. You will work with senior staff on power delivery projects during a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027.

This internship offers hands-on experience in substation design, transmission and distribution tasks, and learning basic electrical engineering principles under mentors in our expanding power practice. No relocation assistance provided.