Summer Power & Energy Distribution Engineering Intern

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Lifelong career connections

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full‑Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern to work at our Saint Louis, MO office as part of the Summer Internship Program. This 12‑week internship, starting May 17, 2027, offers hands‑on exposure to distribution design and engineering tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering programs and are expected to graduate after August 2027.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Demonstrated interest in Consulting Engineering, Electric Utility industry, or related field.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on distribution design.
• Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services.
• Support distribution planning, coordination, sectionalizing, and arc‑flash studies for Medium Voltage systems.
• 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

Interpersonal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full‑Time Electrical Engineering (Distribution) Intern to work at our Saint Louis, MO office as part of the Summer Internship Program. This 12‑week internship, starting May 17, 2027, offers hands‑on exposure to distribution design and engineering tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering programs and are expected to graduate after August 2027.