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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2026

Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$19.13/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Transportation Planning Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will gain hands-on experience in transportation planning by assisting with research, data analysis, and project recommendations while working alongside senior staff.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Transportation PlanningData AnalysisTechnical WritingESRI ArcGISAdobe Create SuiteData Handling SoftwareSelf-leadershipCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Founded in 1980

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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H1B Sponsorship

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