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WSP in the U.S. · 2 hours ago

Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2026

Herndon, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.13/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to support engineering tasks, learn about transportation design and planning, and assist with project research and documentation in their San Diego, CA office.

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Responsibilities

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

Learn basic principles of Transportation Designing, Planning, and Policy for emerging technologies

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

Transportation PlanningTechnical WritingMobility TechnologyInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Involvement

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Design/ Planning, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in Design/ Planning, or related field, 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 transportation engineering or planning program, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Research or project experience analyzing, developing, and/or deploying mobility technology, TSMO, and/or ITS programs for state and federal departments of transportation

Research or project experience related to mobility technology, TSMO, ITS, and emerging transportation technologies

Prior internship greater than 3 months in length

Interest in diverse topics related to transportation, such land use, charging infrastructure, and planned special events

Leadership involvement on campus, including Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), or related organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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10001+ employees

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