Power & SCADA Electrical Engineering Intern

WSP USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern to join our Summer Internship Program in Phoenix, AZ, with San Diego, CA as a second location. Open to undergraduates or graduate students.

As an intern, you will assist with electrical studies, SCADA development, and power system analyses for utility and industrial clients, gaining hands-on experience under senior staff during a 12-week program that starts May 17, 2027.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in electrical engineering, consulting engineering, electric utility industry, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with others.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Assist with protective relaying: short circuit analysis and relay settings.
• Support power system studies: power flow and voltage stability.
• Assist SCADA networking and on-site commissioning.
• Develop power system control logic and field testing.
• Prepare data acquisition systems and develop HMI screens.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering (Undergraduate)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern to join our Summer Internship Program in Phoenix, AZ, with San Diego, CA as a second location. Open to undergraduates or graduate students.

As an intern, you will assist with electrical studies, SCADA development, and power system analyses for utility and industrial clients, gaining hands-on experience under senior staff during a 12-week program that starts May 17, 2027.