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WSP · 3 months ago

Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) - Summer 2026

Orlando, FL, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

WSP is seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) for the Summer 2026 semester to work out of their Orlando, FL office. The role involves supporting various engineering tasks, learning basic principles of Electrical Engineering, and participating in the development of substation design components under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

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

Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering

Work under guidance of experienced engineers on all aspects of substation design during internship

Participate in development of substation design components including: One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications, physical layouts, sections/elevations, cable and conduit plans and details, ground grid, foundation, and structural plans, control enclosure, lightning protection, yard lighting plans, bills of materials

Learn and adhere to client standards and processes

Work independently or within a team to complete complex, challenging designs

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

Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks

Possible participation in site visits

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 EngineeringSubstation DesignPower System AnalysisMATHCADAUTOCADTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsTeamworkInterpersonal 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 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

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 FE/EIT 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

Company

WSP

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