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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) - Summer 2026

Orlando, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) for Summer 2026. The role involves supporting engineering tasks, learning principles of Electrical Engineering, and participating in substation design under the guidance of experienced engineers.

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

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 EngineeringPower System AnalysisMATHCADSOLIDWORKSAUTOCADMicrosoft ExcelTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

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