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Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA San Diego, CA On-site entry internship

Salary

$23.90 - $31.11 per hour

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Description

WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our San Diego, CA office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

As a summer intern, you will participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities through our Developing Professionals Network.

Your Impact:

  • Support various 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.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Who You Are: Required Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation: Expected Pay: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • leadership involvement

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94602

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