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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineering Intern (Power Generation) - Summer 2026

Overland Park, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

WSP is seeking an electrical engineering student for a full-time internship in their Generation Electrical Department over the Summer of 2026. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in power generation design while supporting various engineering tasks under the guidance of experienced engineers.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Power Generation Electrical Design

Experience gained here will also apply to other industrial and power engineering settings.Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis

Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates

Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation

Complete training on assigned tasks

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Generation DesignAUTOCADMicrosoft ExcelTechnical WritingSafety ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering, 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, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

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

Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection

Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus

Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial

A Power EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certificate

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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10001+ employees

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