Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Wisconsin
Electrical Engineering Intern jobs in Wisconsin are steadily active, with demand concentrated in industrial manufacturing, energy systems, and advanced electronics across a state that anchors much of the Midwest's engineering output. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, and Kohler regularly bring on interns for power systems, embedded controls, and product design work. The most in-demand specialties are circuit design, PLC programming, and power distribution. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 WSP Data Center CoE is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Milwaukee, WI office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be 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 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 August 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.
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.
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 WSP Data Center CoE is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Milwaukee, WI office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be 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 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 August 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.
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.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs across Wisconsin.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology bachelor's program
- Coursework in circuit analysis, electromagnetics, or power systems completed
- Hands-on experience with CAD or simulation tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or MATLAB
- Familiarity with PLCs, embedded systems, or industrial control hardware preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams
- Ability to work on-site at a Wisconsin facility for the duration of the internship term
Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineering intern in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require active enrollment in an accredited electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology bachelor's program as the baseline qualification. Wisconsin does not issue a state license specifically for intern-level work, but students pursuing a future Professional Engineer license in Wisconsin should be aware that the path runs through the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Land Surveyors, starting with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam after graduation. Relevant coursework, a strong GPA, and project or lab experience are what most Wisconsin hiring managers look at first.
Which companies hire electrical engineering interns in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring electrical engineering interns in Wisconsin include WSP, Salas O'Brien, and Mead & Hunt, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep base of industrial manufacturers, energy utilities, and engineering firms means internship openings tend to be consistent year over year rather than seasonal.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most electrical engineering intern jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Milton have the most electrical engineering intern openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of industrial automation, power systems, and manufacturing headquarters, while Madison draws openings tied to university research partnerships and growing technology firms, and smaller markets like Green Bay and Racine reflect the strong manufacturing employer base in Wisconsin's Fox Valley and Lake Michigan corridor.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineering intern in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly through your university's engineering co-op or internship program, since Wisconsin employers like Rockwell Automation, We Energies, and Kohler regularly recruit from University of Wisconsin campuses and Marquette University before posting publicly. Completing relevant coursework in circuits or controls and building a portfolio of class projects or personal builds gives candidates without prior work experience a concrete edge. Lateral entry from technician roles or from adjacent programs like electrical engineering technology is also a recognized path at Wisconsin manufacturers who promote from within.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings in one place. Search for roles that fit your program level, location preference, and area of focus, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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