Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Michigan
Electrical Engineering Intern jobs in Michigan draw strong and consistent demand, concentrated in automotive systems, advanced manufacturing, defense electronics, and energy infrastructure across one of the most active engineering markets in the Midwest. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids anchor the bulk of hiring, with established names like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Consumers Energy bringing on interns each cycle. The most sought-after specialties include power systems, embedded systems design, and circuit analysis tied to EV and autonomous vehicle programs. Find a role that fits 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 Power and Energy Team is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Ann Arbor, MI office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2027 semester.
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.
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, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
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.
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 Power and Energy Team is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern to work out of our Ann Arbor, MI office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2027 semester.
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.
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, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
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.
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Electrical Engineering Intern Job Market in Michigan
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs across Michigan.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in electrical engineering or closely related field
- Coursework in circuit analysis, electromagnetics, or power systems relevant to Michigan's automotive and energy sectors
- Proficiency with simulation and design tools such as MATLAB, SPICE, or AutoCAD Electrical
- Ability to work on-site at Michigan facilities for hands-on lab and prototype testing work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher as required by many Michigan engineering intern programs
Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineering intern in Michigan?
The clearest path is enrollment in an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program at a Michigan university, such as those at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, or Michigan Technological University. Michigan does not require a state license to work as an intern, but completing relevant coursework in power systems or embedded design and applying to structured intern programs at Michigan's automotive or utility employers is the standard entry route.
Which companies hire electrical engineering interns in Michigan?
Employers hiring electrical engineering interns in Michigan right now include WSP, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's deep concentration of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and regulated utilities means intern demand stays consistent across technical disciplines year-round.
Which Michigan cities have the most electrical engineering intern jobs?
Dearborn, Ann Arbor, and Southfield lead Michigan for electrical engineering intern openings. Detroit and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share of demand through automotive OEM and supplier engineering centers, while Ann Arbor benefits from its research university ecosystem and technology corridor, and Grand Rapids contributes through its growing manufacturing and energy sector employer base.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineering intern in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to structured new-grad or sophomore intern programs at Michigan's large automotive employers and utilities, which are built to develop students without prior professional experience. General Motors, Ford, and Consumers Energy each run formal intern cohorts that recruit from Michigan engineering schools. A strong academic portfolio with relevant lab coursework, a personal project showing circuit or systems work, and early applications through your university's career office give candidates the clearest edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, energy, defense, and manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one without creating a profile or signing up.
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