About the role#
WSP is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern for our Power and Energy Team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. This is a 12-week summer internship program starting on May 17, 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects and gain exposure to utility substation design.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to build technical and professional skills.
- Learn basic principles of electrical engineering.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on utility substation design projects.
- Participate in detailed design tasks for low to extra-high-voltage substations, including one-line diagrams, relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, and substation layouts.
- Perform design calculations in accordance with IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
- Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks.
- Support physical and protection design for electric utility substations.
- Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training.
- Adhere to company policies regarding resources, conduct, and safety.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate Electrical Engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Interest in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction from leadership.
- Basic proficiency in technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to abide by health, safety, and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis or protection is preferred.
- Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Mathcad, SolidWorks, or Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Prior internship or leadership experience is a plus.
- Candidates who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam are strongly considered.
Location & details#
- Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour.
- This is a paid, full-time position. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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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