Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 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 and participate in the Developing Professionals Network for mentorship, networking, and lifelong career connections. The Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full‑Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern based in Lakewood, CO.

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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• 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 August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 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, and related tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering (or related) Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Preferred: Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Office automation software
• Spreadsheets
• Interpersonal and communication
• Ability to take direction
• Workplace safety awareness

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans.
• Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this internship.

Pay

Expected pay (Colorado only): $23.90 – $31.11 per hour.

Schedule

12‑week summer internship program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027; individual start date may be flexible.