Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
SAS
Mentorship
Computer Networking
Distribution
Aspen
NERC
Regulatory Compliance
Infrastructure Architecture
Available-to-promise
PSCAD
Network
Systems Design
SCADA
Modbus
Systems Engineering
Testing
Data Acquisition
HMI
Wonderware
Visual Basic
Python
Scripting
Training
Decision-making
Policies and Procedures
Electrical Engineering
Communication
Technical Writing
Office Automation
Authorization
Systems Analysis
Leadership
Energy
Job Details
This Opportunity - Electrical Engineering (SAS) Intern - Summer 2026
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP USA, is seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering (SAS) Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Salt Lake City, UT 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.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer 2026 semester.The program is anticipated to take place from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. The individual start date is flexible.
Your Impact
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
#LI-GA1
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP USA, is seeking a Full Time Electrical Engineering (SAS) Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Salt Lake City, UT 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.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Summer 2026 semester.The program is anticipated to take place from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. The individual start date is flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
- Assist with electrical studies and SCADA system development/troubleshooting for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
- Work with power systems including generation facilities, substations, transmission, and distribution networks.
- Engage in activities such as:
- Protective relaying analysis, relay settings, SCADA integration, and compliance (using software like SEL-5030, SKM-PTW, ASPEN Oneliner).
- Power system planning studies (load flow, stability, automation, NERC compliance) using PSS/E, PowerWorld, Python.
- Infrastructure design: grounding, insulation, power quality, and transient studies (using CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD).
- Network and communication system design for SCADA equipment, troubleshooting, and commissioning using protocols like DNP, Modbus, IEC 61850.
- Logic and control systems development and field testing (SEL RTAC, Orion, GE-D20 platforms).
- Data acquisition setup, HMI screen development, and commissioning (Wonderware, Visual Basic, Python scripting).
- 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 August 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering, consulting engineering, the 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
- Preference is given to applicants with any of the following: within 1 year of graduation, power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and/or power system electromagnetics
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
#LI-GA1
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