Electrical Engineering Intern… at WSP in the U.S. · Maitland

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN (SUBSTATIONS) - SUMMER/FALL 2026 Location: Maitland, FL, United States THIS OPPORTUNITY WSP is seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) - Summer/Fall 2026 to work out of our Maitland, FL/Orlando, FL office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections. WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help. This internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer/Fall 2026 semesters.  YOUR IMPACT • 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. • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.   WHO YOU ARE Required Qualifications • Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 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 Qualifications • 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. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.