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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineering (SAS) Intern - Summer 2026

Overland Park, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. They are seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering (SAS) Intern to support various engineering tasks and gain hands-on experience in the field.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

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 electrical studies and troubleshooting SCADA systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients

Work on power systems including generation facilities, substations, transmission, and distribution systems

Participate in protective relaying tasks such as short circuit analysis, relay settings, and NERC compliance using specialized software

Support power system planning studies, including power flow, stability analysis, and automation of simulations

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

Design and configure network and communication paths for SCADA systems, and troubleshoot communication systems on site

Develop and implement logic and control schemes for power system equipment, including on-site testing and commissioning

Prepare data acquisition lists, assign routing info, develop HMI screens, and commission data transfer schemes using various software

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 AnalysisSCADA SystemsFE/EIT ExamTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership 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, consulting engineering, electric utility industry, 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

Candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

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 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

Preference is given to applicants with any of the following: within 1 year of graduation, 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

Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position