Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s Transportation Planning team is seeking a full-time summer intern for its Atlanta, Georgia office. The internship is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. The temporary role is for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects, work alongside senior staff, and can access mentorship, networking, and professional connections through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support transportation planning projects such as transit corridor planning and feasibility studies, transit-oriented development planning, statewide and regional multimodal plans, funding and grant strategies, and intercity passenger rail studies. Project 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 role also offers opportunities to learn transportation planning principles and develop technical, social, and ethical skills. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Planning or related program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
A track record of upholding workplace safety and the 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, GIS mapping and spatial analysis, planning data collection and analysis, and drafting reports and presentations for clients and the public.
Support a variety of transportation planning tasks to develop 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 follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.