Substation Electrical Engineering Intern — Power & Energy

WSP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated electrical engineering students to join our Columbus, OH office for a 12-week summer internship starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects within our Power and Energy team, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to industry best practices.

As an intern you will assist with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, documentation, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering program with anticipated Aug 2027 graduation or later.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Basic proficiency with office software, technical writing, and design tools.
• Uphold workplace safety and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering and AutoCAD usage.
• Participate in the 12-week internship program and related training.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Electrical Engineering (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA invites motivated electrical engineering students to join our Columbus, OH office for a 12-week summer internship starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects within our Power and Energy team, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to industry best practices.

As an intern you will assist with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, documentation, and cost estimates.