Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Substation Electrical Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where utilities, municipal power authorities, and engineering consultancies maintain steady hiring for professionals with experience in protection and control, high-voltage design, and grid modernization. Employers like Xcel Energy, Burns & McDonnell, and Leidos have maintained lasting engineering operations across the state, drawing candidates at every level from entry-level designers to senior protection engineers. Minnesota's ongoing transmission infrastructure investment and renewable energy integration keep demand for qualified substation engineers among the most active in the Midwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Substation team is seeking a Electrical Engineering Intern (Substation) to work out of our Burnsville, MN office. The following locations will also be considered: Burnsville, MN and Minneapolis, MN. 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.
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 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation:
Expected Pay: $23.03 - $29.96 per hour
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.
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 interns 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 Substation team is seeking a Electrical Engineering Intern (Substation) to work out of our Burnsville, MN office. The following locations will also be considered: Burnsville, MN and Minneapolis, MN. 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.
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 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation:
Expected Pay: $23.03 - $29.96 per hour
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.
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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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Experience with protection and control design for high-voltage substations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CYME, ETAP, or similar power systems design software
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and applicable IEEE substation design guidelines
- Ability to perform field work at energized substation sites with valid driver's license
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation electrical engineer in Minnesota?
You need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering followed by licensure through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, commonly called AELSLAGID. The path runs from an EIT designation after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to a full PE license after accumulating qualifying work experience and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Most Minnesota utilities and engineering firms require or strongly prefer the PE for substation roles.
How much do substation electrical engineers make in Minnesota?
Substation electrical engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $109,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,750 for the lowest 10% to over $167,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire substation electrical engineers in Minnesota?
Minnesota substation electrical engineer roles are posted by Black & Veatch, HDR, and WSP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's combination of investor-owned utilities, municipal power systems, and large engineering consultancies serving the regional grid creates consistent year-round openings across experience levels.
Which Minnesota cities have the most substation electrical engineer jobs?
Bloomington, Minneapolis, and Saint Louis Park account for the largest share of substation electrical engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the most volume because Xcel Energy's regional operations and several major engineering consultancies are headquartered there, while Duluth and Rochester reflect utility expansion tied to northern transmission infrastructure and regional medical and industrial load growth.
Are there remote substation electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation engineering requires frequent site visits, field verification, and hands-on commissioning work that cannot be done remotely. About 50% of substation electrical engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are typically limited to design review, report writing, and project coordination tasks rather than full project delivery roles.
How can I get hired as a substation electrical engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to utilities and engineering consultancies as a junior electrical engineer or design engineer, where new graduates support senior engineers on protection schematics, relay settings, and drawing production. Xcel Energy and firms like Burns & McDonnell regularly bring on new graduates in Minnesota into rotational or project-support roles. Completing the EIT designation before applying and building AutoCAD or ETAP proficiency through coursework gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without those credentials.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from utilities, engineering firms, and contractors across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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