WSP · 1 month ago
Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2026
1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$19.13/hr - $30/hr
Start in 2026 SpringWSP is a company that hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience. The Transportation Planning Intern will conduct research, analyze data, create maps, and assist in project recommendations while gaining exposure to real projects and mentorship.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Conduct research and literature studies for a variety of transportation and planning projects and tasks
Collect, analyze, and interpret data (e.g., demographic, land use, traffic, and environmental)
Create maps and graphics, and develop supporting information and materials for reports, presentations, and other work items
Assist in developing design alternatives, project recommendations, and prepare case studies
Develop reports, technical memorandum, and other interim/final deliverables and work documents
Help coordinate and conduct field work and data collection tasks
Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings
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
Qualification
Required
Actively enrolled in an accredited Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related Undergraduate, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later
Must be 18 or older
Demonstrated interest in Transportation Planning, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects
Comfortable presenting ideas, projects and solutions to clients and executives in a polished, professional manner
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Strong critical thinking skills, and ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic and innovative solutions
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
Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS
Familiarity with Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Familiarity with planning datasets (e.g., Census data) and with data handling software such as Excel, Python/R, or SPSS
Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
Leadership Team
Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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