Description
WSP USA's Traffic Engineering Team is seeking a Full-Time Summer Electrical Intern to work out of their Lexington, KY office. The internship will last for 12 weeks, starting on May 17th, 2027.
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will receive introductory training in electrical engineering principles related to transportation infrastructure, including traffic signal design, roadway lighting design, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). You will develop a working knowledge of applicable design standards and learn to use the required engineering and design software.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of Traffic and Electrical Engineering
- Assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
- Assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
To be eligible, you must be actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later. You must also be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Enrollment in a master's or PhD program
- Experience with Microsoft Office, CADD, GIS, Adobe, and/or Bluebeam products
- Prior internship and leadership experience