Transportation Data Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Transportation Data Analyst Intern for its Planning Team in the Seattle, Washington office. This temporary internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. The role is intended for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

The intern will support transportation planning and data science work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. The position includes project research, field work, planning, preliminary design calculations and analysis, project documentation, and support for preparing design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Demonstrate interest in planning, transportation, data science, 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 be able 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

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited master's or PhD program in Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using GIS, Python, R, GitHub, and Microsoft Office products.
• Prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation planning and data science tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of planning and data science.
• Assist with project research, field work, planning, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, documentation, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed