Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Traffic Engineering Intern for its Dallas Traffic Team in the Dallas office. The internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects, work alongside senior staff, and can participate in mentorship, networking, and professional development through the Developing Professionals Network. The position is intended for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil and Traffic Engineering or related undergraduate program, preferably as a junior, or in a graduate program; anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Transportation or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using OpenRoads Designer or related Bentley software.
- Experience with traffic modeling software such as Synchro and VISSIM.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with traffic engineering studies, including traffic counts, intersection analysis, and field observations.
- Support traffic signal design, signing, pavement marking, and traffic control plan development.
- Assist with traffic operational and safety analyses using available traffic data.
- Prepare engineering calculations, exhibits, spreadsheets, technical memoranda, and reports.
- Review roadway plans and help identify traffic engineering and operational considerations.
- Support field data collection and document existing roadway, signal, pedestrian, and bicycle conditions.
- Assist project teams with CAD/GIS exhibits and other project deliverables.
- Perform quality checks of calculations, plans, and technical documentation under supervision.
- Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to support project delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
