WSP in the U.S. · 1 hour ago
Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to work in their Richmond, VA office. The intern will support various engineering tasks, assist in project research, and gain valuable hands-on experience alongside senior staff during a 12-week program.
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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 project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation
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
Required
Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related Undergraduate program
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
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
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