Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Transportation Planning Intern for its Transportation Planning team in the Atlanta, Georgia office. The position is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. The internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting transportation planning projects and working alongside senior staff. Project areas may include transit corridor planning and feasibility studies, transit-oriented development planning, statewide and regional multimodal plans, funding and grant strategies, and intercity passenger rail studies. The work may include public and stakeholder engagement, GIS mapping and spatial analysis, planning data collection and analysis, research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, and preparing reports and presentations. The intern may also assist with final design plans, special provisions, cost estimates, and project documentation, while completing training on assigned tasks. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The company describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited Planning or related undergraduate program, 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.
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.
Demonstrated commitment to 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 Planning or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Experience using GIS, InDesign, REMIX, or other planning and design software.
Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Support transportation planning projects, including transit corridor planning and feasibility studies, transit-oriented development planning, statewide and regional multimodal plans, funding and grant strategies, and intercity passenger rail studies.
Assist with public and stakeholder engagement.
Conduct GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
Collect and analyze planning data.
Draft reports and presentations for clients and the public.
Support transportation planning tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of transportation planning.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
Support preparation of final design plans, 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.