Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2026

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Transportation Planning Intern for its Planning Team in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. This temporary internship is for individuals enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027, with an individual start date that may be flexible. WSP follows a hybrid schedule targeting on-site work three days per week.

The intern will support multimodal transportation planning, corridor and community planning, data analysis, mapping, public engagement, and 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 have access to mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be 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.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in transportation planning or a related field and a desire to advance relevant skills.
• Be comfortable presenting ideas, projects, and solutions to clients and executives in a polished, professional manner.
• Demonstrate self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Be able to take direction, work independently under appropriate supervision, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Have strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic, innovative solutions.
• Have basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Be available for occasional local fieldwork, depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment 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 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 interim and final deliverables.
• Help coordinate and conduct fieldwork and data collection.
• Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network.

What This Job Offers

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