Roadway Intern- Summer 2027

About the Role

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to provide hands‑on, meaningful work experience that enhances education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff and receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. The Traffic Engineering Team is seeking a full‑time Summer Traffic Intern to work out of our Lexington, KY office (Louisville, KY also considered). This temporary position is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program.

Program Details

• 12‑week summer internship
• Scheduled to start on May 17 2027 (individual start date may be flexible)
• No relocation or housing assistance is provided

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills
• Learn basic principles of traffic 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, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Demonstrated interest in traffic engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, able to express ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences
• 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, 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 Civil Engineering or related master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Experience using Open Roads Designer
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus