Transportation Planning Intern - Spring 2027

WSP•Los Angeles, CA

14h•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a part-time Transportation Planning Intern to work from its Los Angeles, California office during the Spring 2027 semester, with potential to extend through Summer 2027. This temporary internship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support urban and transportation planning work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Occasional local travel may be required. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or a related field, with anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later.
Demonstrated interest in transportation planning or a related field and a strong desire to develop skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in writing.
Critical, strategic, and creative thinking skills.
Ability to gather and critically analyze data and develop supporting information and reports.
Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with 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 transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or a related field, with anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later.
Experience using Adobe Suite and ESRI ArcGIS.
Experience with public speaking.
Prior internship experience and/or campus or industry-organization leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

Support urban and transportation planning tasks and learn basic planning principles.
Assist with project research, technical analysis, technical writing for lay audiences, and occasional field work.
Support preparation of regional transportation plans, corridor planning studies, transit studies, urban planning studies, task management materials, public involvement materials, and marketing materials.
Collect, analyze, and interpret economic, demographic, land use, fiscal, and other data.
Generate maps and visualization tools using aerial photographs, topographic data, GPS data, and other inputs to identify project areas and associated impacts.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.