Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

About the Role

Full‑Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern working out of the Joplin, MO office. This temporary position is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. The internship runs for 12 weeks, scheduled to start on May 17 2027, with a flexible individual start date.

Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided for 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 August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering or a 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 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience.
• Leadership involvement on campus.

Schedule

12‑week summer internship beginning May 17 2027, with a flexible individual start date.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. It designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, employing more than 15,000 professionals across over 300 U.S. offices. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, to support health and financial stability throughout employees’ careers.