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Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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WSP

Jan 12, 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Engineering
  • New York

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • 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.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is part of a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025.

Are there any relocation or housing assistance provided for the internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, must be 18 years or older, and need to have authorization to work in the United States.

What kind of tasks will I be supporting as an Electrical Engineering Intern?

Interns will support a variety of engineering tasks, assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, support the preparation of design plans and cost estimates, and help collect and maintain project documentation.

What skills are preferred for the position?

Preferred qualifications include being actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later and having prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

What is the expected hourly compensation for the internship?

The expected hourly salary ranges from $19.13 to $30.00 per hour, depending on the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity.

What kind of support and mentorship can I expect during the internship?

Interns will gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network.

Will there be any training provided during the internship?

Yes, interns will complete training on assigned tasks as part of their internship responsibilities.

What are the key qualities WSP is looking for in candidates?

WSP seeks candidates with competent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to take direction from leadership, a demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, and a proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Can I apply if I am still in my high school education?

No, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university program and must be at least 18 years old to apply for this internship.

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