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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2026

Lake Oswego, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support various engineering tasks related to utility substation design projects while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from senior 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

Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on utility substation design projects

Assist with detailed design tasks for low to extra-high-voltage substations, including: one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout

Perform design calculations per industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc.)

Support senior engineers with QA/QC design checks

Assist design engineers with physical and protection/control design efforts for electric utility substations

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 AnalysisDesign SoftwareTechnical WritingSafety ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering and the 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 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

Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam will be strongly considered for this position

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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