Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through the Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.

The Texas Planning and Environmental Team is seeking a Full-Time Transportation Planning Intern to work out of the Austin, TX office. Dallas, TX, or Houston, TX will also be considered. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. The internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, with a flexible individual start date. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
• Support transportation planning projects including: transportation corridor planning & feasibility studies; transit-oriented development (TOD) and transit planning; statewide and regional multimodal plans; funding and grant strategies
• Public and stakeholder engagement
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis
• Collection and analysis of planning data
• Drafting reports and presentations for clients and the public
• Learn basic principles of Transportation Planning
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary analysis
• Support preparation of final planning reports
• 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

Required qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Planning, Geography, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Must be 18 or older
• Demonstrated interest in transportation, transit, or environmental planning, or related field, with 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 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 Planning, Geography, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Experience using Microsoft Suite
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are 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.

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, WSP USA employs 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., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper.