Description
WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Intern to work out of the Fort Worth, TX office as part of their Summer Internship Program.
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and participate in substation design, transmission and distribution projects, and system relaying and protection studies.
Responsibilities:
- Support engineering tasks to develop technical skills
- Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering
- Work 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 station and transmission relaying, and distribution coordination studies
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
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 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Competent 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 and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited electrical engineering or related Masters or PhD program
- Successful completion of junior-level power system courses
- Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel