Substation Electrical Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12-week Summer Internship for an Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern in Freeport, ME, with consideration for a Foxboro, MA location. The program is part of the Developing Professionals Network, providing mentorship and hands-on project exposure alongside senior staff.

The internship runs May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date. You will assist with design calculations, field work, documentation, and learn core electrical engineering principles in a real-world

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an Electrical Engineering undergraduate program with an expected graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and ability to abide by policies.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks 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.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to take direction

Enthusiasm for EE

Technical writing basics

Education

Electrical Engineering undergraduate program

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is offering a 12-week Summer Internship for an Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern in Freeport, ME, with consideration for a Foxboro, MA location. The program is part of the Developing Professionals Network, providing mentorship and hands-on project exposure alongside senior staff.

The internship runs May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date. You will assist with design calculations, field work, documentation, and learn core electrical engineering principles in a real-world