Description
WSP USA's Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Meridian, ID office, with the option to consider Reno, NV. This temporary position is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027, and will last for 12 weeks.
As an Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern, you will support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Responsibilities include:
- Working closely with experienced engineers on utility substation design
- Participating in detailed design tasks for low to extra-high-voltage substations, including one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and substation layouts
- Performing design calculations following IEEE, NEC, NESC, and industry standards
- Assisting senior engineers with QA/QC design checks
- Supporting design engineers with physical and protection/control design for electric utility substations
- Collecting and maintaining project documentation
Requirements:
- Currently 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, consulting engineering, the electric utility industry, or related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
Preferred qualifications:
- Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
- Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel
Compensation: $22.17 - $29.96 per hour