Substation Electrical Engineering Intern - Hands-On Power Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Spring, TX, office for a 12‑week summer program starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff, gaining hands‑on experience across project research, preliminary design, and documentation tasks.

Ideal candidates are actively enrolled in Electrical Engineering with an anticipated August 2027 graduation (or later) and possess strong communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start date.
• Preferred: actively enrolled in Electrical Engineering Masters/PhD with Aug 2027+ graduation.
• Preferred: prior internship and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical, social, and ethical skills through engineering tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Safety awareness

US work authorization

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree (Masters/PhD) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Spring, TX, office for a 12‑week summer program starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff, gaining hands‑on experience across project research, preliminary design, and documentation tasks.

Ideal candidates are actively enrolled in Electrical Engineering with an anticipated August 2027 graduation (or later) and possess strong communication and safety awareness.