WSP · 10 hours ago
Electrical Engineering (Renewables) Intern - Summer 2026
1032 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering (Renewables) Intern for their Boise, ID office. The internship aims to provide hands-on experience in engineering tasks related to renewable energy projects, supporting experienced engineers while developing technical skills.
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 experienced engineers on developer interconnection and renewable energy grid integration
Support detailed design of collector systems and substations (medium to extra high voltage)
Assist with BESS, solar, and wind infrastructure projects
Create one-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams
Help with protective relaying and power system planning/design studies
Contribute to logic and control systems, SCADA, and communications
Calculate and route conduit and cable sizes
Draft substation physical layouts
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 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
Actively enrolled in an accredited electrical engineering, or related, Masters or PhD 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
Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position
Exposure to Electrical Power System Analysis using one of the following software packages – CYME, Milsoft, ETAK, PSCAD, or SKM
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Benefits
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Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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