About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site at our Lakewood, Colorado office as part of our Power and Energy team. This 12-week program allows you to work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in power delivery and grid services.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to develop technical and professional skills.
- Learn basic principles of electrical engineering under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Participate in substation design, including physical, electrical, relaying, and grounding aspects.
- Support transmission and distribution projects.
- Gain experience in system relaying and protection, including distribution coordination studies.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to company policies and the Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
- Demonstrated interest in power systems and a desire to advance your skills.
- Competent communication skills and the ability to take direction from leadership.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a master’s or PhD program, successful completion of junior-level power system courses, and familiarity with software like MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, or AUTOCAD.
- Preferred: Prior internship or campus leadership experience and having passed or scheduled the FE/EIT exam.
Location & details#
- Location: Lakewood, Colorado, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week program).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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