Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

WSP USA’s Texas Planning and Environmental Team is seeking a Full‑Time Transportation Planning Intern for the WSP Summer Internship Program. The position is based in Austin, TX; Dallas, TX and Houston, TX will also be considered. This is a temporary, 12‑week internship scheduled to begin May 17, 2027 (start date may be flexible). No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of transportation planning projects, including corridor planning & feasibility studies, transit‑oriented development (TOD) and transit planning, statewide and regional multimodal plans, and funding/grant strategies.
• Assist with public and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
• Collect and analyze planning data.
• Draft 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; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• 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 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation, transit, or environmental planning (or a related field) and a strong desire to advance skills relevant to WSP’s work.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and standard software 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 master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans focused on health and financial stability.

Schedule

12‑week summer internship program starting May 17, 2027; individual start date may be flexible.