Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • Dallas, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Traffic Engineering Intern for its Dallas Traffic Team. The temporary internship is based in the Dallas office and is intended for people currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. It is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff and can access mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil and Traffic Engineering or related undergraduate (preferably junior) or graduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Be 18 or older.
• Demonstrate an interest in Transportation or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be authorized 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.

Benefits

• Hands-on, meaningful work experience on real projects.
• Work alongside senior staff.
• Mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed