Substation Engineering Intern - Power & Energy

WSP; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA’s Power and Energy group invites you to join our Joplin, MO office as a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to gain hands-on experience and professional growth.

This internship targets students enrolled in Electrical Engineering programs who want hands-on field work, preliminary design calculations, and exposure to project documentation and cost estimating tasks.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering and willingness to learn and contribute to projects.

Responsibilities

• Support 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, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical engineering interest

Interpersonal and communication

Technical writing

Office software proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering undergraduate program

Job description

WSP USA’s Power and Energy group invites you to join our Joplin, MO office as a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to gain hands-on experience and professional growth.

This internship targets students enrolled in Electrical Engineering programs who want hands-on field work, preliminary design calculations, and exposure to project documentation and cost estimating tasks.