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Electrical Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

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WSP

Aug 3, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Washington

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Tools
  • 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, although the individual start date may be flexible.

What are the eligibility requirements for this 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, be 18 years or older, and authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided?

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

What type of work will the intern be doing?

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

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include competent interpersonal and communication skills, basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Tools, as well as prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

What is the expected salary range for this internship?

The expected salary for the internship ranges from $19 to $30 per hour, depending on the applicant's education, experience, and location.

What is WSP's policy on equal opportunity employment?

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Will interns receive mentorship during the program?

Yes, interns will gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through WSP's Developing Professionals Network.

What kind of training will interns receive?

Interns will complete training on assigned tasks to develop their technical, social, and ethical skills throughout the internship.

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