Substation Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to join our San Diego, CA office for the summer internship program. This 12-week internship begins May 17, 2027.

You will work under senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience while developing technical, social and ethical skills. Eligibility requires enrollment in an Electrical Engineering undergrad/grad program with a graduation date August 2027 or later, 18+, and work

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Electrical Eng interest

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Work authorization

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering program

Graduation Aug 2027 or later

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to join our San Diego, CA office for the summer internship program. This 12-week internship begins May 17, 2027.

You will work under senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience while developing technical, social and ethical skills. Eligibility requires enrollment in an Electrical Engineering undergrad/grad program with a graduation date August 2027 or later, 18+, and work