Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs
Electrical Engineering Intern jobs are open across defense, semiconductors, power systems, automotive, and consumer electronics, from first-year undergrad to pre-graduation senior, with specializations in circuit design, embedded systems, and signal processing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
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.
Our kW Team is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 to work out of our Troy, NY office in the design of critical facilities (e.g., data centers). This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Fall 2026 semester.
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 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.
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 undergraduate program in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree, or a graduate program in pursuit of a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later. Specific and intensive course work in electrical power engineering is strongly preferred.
- 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 execute 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
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
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.
This Opportunity
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.
Our kW Team is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 to work out of our Troy, NY office in the design of critical facilities (e.g., data centers). This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Fall 2026 semester.
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 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.
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 undergraduate program in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree, or a graduate program in pursuit of a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later. Specific and intensive course work in electrical power engineering is strongly preferred.
- 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 execute 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
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
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.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- International Paper24
- Holtec International17
- Michael Baker International17
- Helix Electric16
- Intertek10
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing75
- Consulting & Professional Services74
- Electronics & Hardware49
- Technology & Software36
- Construction & Real Estate34
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in an electrical engineering or related undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as MATLAB, LTspice, or Cadence
- Experience with embedded systems programming in C or C++ on microcontroller platforms
- Hands-on familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
- Understanding of PCB design principles and exposure to tools like Altium Designer or Eagle
- Strong foundation in circuit analysis, signal processing, or power electronics from coursework
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to the lab
Swap generic project descriptions for specifics: name the microcontrollers you programmed, the simulation tools you used, and the test equipment you operated. Recruiters screening electrical engineering intern applications look for tool names like MATLAB, LTspice, and Cadence before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineering intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by hardware versus software focus
Electrical engineering intern postings split hard between firmware-heavy roles and bench-heavy roles. Read the required skills section carefully. Applying to a role that needs oscilloscope experience when your background is RTL design wastes both your time and the recruiter's.
Show coursework as a proxy for experience
If you have limited professional experience, list relevant lab courses by what you built or measured, not just the course title. A power electronics lab where you designed a DC-DC converter demonstrates hands-on competency that a GPA alone does not convey.
Prepare for technical screening rounds
Many electrical engineering intern interviews include a short take-home circuit problem or a live question on Ohm's law applications, op-amp configurations, or basic filter design. Review your circuits and electronics fundamentals before any phone screen, not just before an on-site.
Follow up with a targeted note
After an interview, reference one specific technical topic from your conversation in your follow-up message. Mentioning the exact design challenge or tool the team discussed signals genuine interest and helps interviewers recall your conversation when comparing multiple candidates.
Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineering interns?
The companies hiring the most electrical engineering interns right now include International Paper, Holtec International, and Michael Baker International, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and utilities consistently maintain the largest intern cohorts throughout the year.
How many electrical engineering intern jobs are remote?
About 13% of electrical engineering intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many other engineering disciplines because most roles require hands-on lab or hardware work. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include firmware development, FPGA programming, and simulation-focused design roles that rely primarily on software tools.
How do you become an electrical engineering intern?
Enroll in an accredited electrical engineering program and complete foundational coursework in circuits, electronics, and signals. Build hands-on experience through university labs, personal projects, or student design teams like IEEE or Formula SAE. Develop proficiency in at least one simulation tool and one programming language, then apply to openings that match your current coursework level.
Can you get an electrical engineering intern role with little experience?
Yes, many companies recruit first and second-year students specifically because they expect minimal professional experience. Strengthen your application by listing lab course projects with concrete outcomes, linking to a GitHub repository with any embedded or simulation work, and applying to smaller companies or utilities where competition for intern spots is less intense than at large technology firms.
What does the electrical engineering intern interview process look like?
Most electrical engineering intern interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on enrollment status and availability dates. A technical round follows, typically covering circuit fundamentals, basic filter or op-amp problems, and questions about tools or coursework listed on your resume. Final rounds at larger employers may include a case problem or a short design exercise reviewed by an engineering manager.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and availability, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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