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WSP in the U.S. · 4 days ago

Electrical Engineering Intern (ESSP) - Summer 2026

Freeport, ME

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for their Summer 2026 program. The role involves supporting engineering tasks, learning basic principles of Electrical Engineering, and contributing to various studies and designs related to power systems and infrastructure.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering

Assist with protective relaying, including short circuit analysis, relay settings, and compliance work using specialized software

Support power system planning studies such as power flow, voltage stability, and automation of simulations

Contribute to infrastructure design studies like substation grounding, insulation coordination, and power quality analysis

Design and configure networking and communications for SCADA and protection systems, and assist with on-site commissioning

Develop logic and control schemes for power system equipment, including programming and field testing

Prepare and program data acquisition systems, develop HMI screens, and assist with data transfer commissioning

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 System AnalysisTechnical WritingProtective RelayingSCADA SystemsLeadership InvolvementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in Electrical 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 executive 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

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

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

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus