Description
WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Small Utility) to work out of our Tyler, TX office as part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. The internship will last for 12 weeks, starting on May 17th, 2027.
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of Electrical Engineering
- Working under the guidance of experienced engineers
- Participating in substation design, including physical, electrical, relaying, and grounding aspects
- Supporting transmission and distribution projects
- Gaining experience in system relaying and protection, including station and transmission relaying, and distribution coordination studies
- Assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled 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 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering – power systems, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects
- 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 with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Successful completion of junior-level power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
- Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus