Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Transportation Planning Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The role is with the Texas Planning and Environmental Team and is based in the Austin, Texas office; Dallas or Houston, Texas, may also be considered. This is a temporary, 12-week internship scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. It is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting transportation planning projects and will work alongside senior staff. Project areas may include transportation corridor planning and feasibility studies, transit-oriented development and transit planning, statewide and regional multimodal plans, and funding and grant strategies. Work may include public and stakeholder engagement, GIS mapping and spatial analysis, collecting and analyzing planning data, and drafting reports and presentations for clients and the public. The program also offers mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Planning, Geography, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate an interest in transportation, transit, environmental planning, 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

Be actively enrolled in an accredited Planning, Geography, or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Experience using Microsoft Suite.
Experience using Esri ArcGIS.
Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Support transportation planning tasks and projects, developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary analysis.
Support the preparation of final planning reports.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
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.