Electrical Engineering Intern (Mission Critical/Data Center) - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

About the role

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 side by side with senior staff. Through the Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.

The kW Mission Critical team is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern (Mission Critical/Data Center) for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027, based in the New York, NY office. This temporary position is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The internship will take place during the fall through spring semesters. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

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

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Must be 18 or older
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 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 both 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 and ability to travel to local project sites
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Experience using Revit
• Prior relevant internship, extracurricular, and leadership involvement on campus

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $24.76 - $32.22 per hour. WSP USA provides this compensation range in good faith based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.