Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience that enhances education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff, with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through our Developing Professionals Network.

About the role

The Power and Energy team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (ESSP) Intern to work out of our Ann Arbor, MI office. The following locations will also be considered: Maitland, FL; Indian Land, SC; Freeport, ME; or Syracuse, NY. This temporary position is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027, with flexible individual start dates.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management, expanded by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and TRC Companies. In this role, you will assist in performing electrical studies and developing or troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Assist with protective relaying, including short circuit analysis, relay settings, and compliance work using specialized software.
• Support power system planning studies such as power flow, voltage stability, and automation of simulations.
• Contribute to infrastructure design studies like substation grounding, insulation coordination, and power quality analysis.
• Design and configure networking and communications for SCADA and protection systems, and assist with on-site commissioning.
• Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment, including programming and field testing.
• Prepare and program data acquisition systems, develop HMI screens, and assist with data transfer commissioning.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Note: There is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Requirements

• 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, consulting engineering, the electric utility industry, or related fields, with 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 engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Expected to work from the assigned office location a minimum of three days per week, consistent with team and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date no sooner than August 2027 and no later than May 2028.
• Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Preference given to applicants with any of the following: within 1 year of graduation, GPA above 3.3/4.0, power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics.
• Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $22.17 - $29.96 per hour. WSP USA provides the compensation range based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, as well as specific geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability throughout their careers. We offer challenges to grow careers and knowledge base, with daily contributions essential to meeting client objectives and goals.