About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join our Power and Energy team to gain hands-on experience by working alongside senior staff on real engineering projects. The program lasts 12 weeks, starting May 17, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to build your technical and professional skills.
- Learn the basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
- Assist with protective relaying, including short circuit analysis, relay settings, and compliance work.
- Support power system planning studies, such as power flow, voltage stability, and simulation automation.
- Contribute to infrastructure design studies, including substation grounding, insulation coordination, and power quality analysis.
- Design and configure networking for SCADA and protection systems.
- Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment.
- Prepare data acquisition systems and develop HMI screens.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited Undergraduate or Graduate program for Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrated interest in the electric utility or consulting engineering industries.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Proficiency with technical writing, spreadsheets, and office software.
- A proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to follow health, safety, and conduct policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position. You are expected to work from your assigned office at least three days per week.
- Office locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Maitland, FL; Indian Land, SC; Freeport, ME; or Syracuse, NY.
- Compensation: $22.17 to $29.96 per hour.
- No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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