Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2026

WSP•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Transportation Planning Intern for its Summer Internship Program, working with the Planning Team from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. The internship is a temporary, 12-week position for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. WSP is following a hybrid schedule, targeting three days per week on-site or in the office. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will support multimodal transportation planning, corridor and community planning, data analysis, mapping, public engagement, and the preparation of planning reports and technical materials for public- and private-sector clients. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects, work alongside senior staff, and can access mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Planning, Transportation Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in Transportation Planning or a related field and 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.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers; work independently under appropriate supervision; and collaborate as part of a team to meet project and business objectives.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic and innovative solutions.
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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Actively enrolled in an accredited master’s or PhD program in Planning, Transportation Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Familiarity with planning datasets, including U.S. Census Bureau data, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, R, or SPSS.
Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and literature studies for transportation planning projects and tasks.
Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic, land use, traffic, and environmental data.
Create maps and graphics, and develop supporting information and materials for reports, presentations, and other work products.
Assist in developing planning alternatives and project recommendations, and prepare case studies.
Develop reports, technical memoranda, and other interim and final deliverables and work products.
Help coordinate and conduct fieldwork 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.