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WSP · 1 month ago

Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

2 Miranova Place, Columbus, OH, 43215, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP is a leading engineering firm that offers meaningful internship opportunities across the United States. The Traffic Engineering Intern will support various engineering tasks, learn principles of traffic engineering, and assist with project research and design calculations while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation PlanningData AnalyticsCADDTechnical WritingProject ResearchField WorkInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering, data analytics, community and regional planning, urban design, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in Transportation, Active Mobility, Traffic Safety, 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

Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering or planning program, or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later

Experience using CADD

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Company

WSP

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