Urban Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Urban Planning Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, based in the New Orleans, Louisiana office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will also be considered. This is a temporary, 12-week internship scheduled to start on or about May 17, 2027, with some flexibility in the individual start date. The internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will join the Louisiana Advisory and Planning team, supporting work that helps communities connect long-term goals with practical plans, infrastructure investments, and funding opportunities. The team’s work includes comprehensive planning, land use and zoning, transportation planning, public engagement, parish- and municipality-wide master and comprehensive plan development and implementation, capital planning, and grant support. Assignments will vary with project needs and provide opportunities to work alongside planners and multidisciplinary specialists.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Urban Planning or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate interest in land use and transportation 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 Urban Planning or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Experience using ArcGIS and ESRI products.
Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Research land use, transportation, demographic, and economic trends.
Assist with GIS mapping and existing conditions analysis.
Prepare graphics, presentations, and report content.
Support public meetings, surveys, and stakeholder outreach.
Assist with funding research, grant narratives, and capital project tracking.
Support planning tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of urban system 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.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.