Urban Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

WSP USA’s Planning Team is seeking a full-time or part-time intern for its South Jordan, Utah office. This temporary internship is for individuals currently 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. The individual start date may be flexible. The intern will support comprehensive, land use, and station area planning; multimodal transportation planning; research and 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 can participate in mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in land use and/or 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.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic and innovative solutions.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Track record of upholding 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.
Occasional local site visits and travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Actively enrolled in an accredited master’s or PhD program in Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Familiarity with planning datasets, including U.S. Census Bureau data, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and literature reviews for land use and transportation planning projects and tasks.
Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic, land use, traffic, ridership, and environmental data.
Assist in developing planning alternatives and project recommendations and prepare case studies.
Develop maps, graphics, reports, technical memoranda, and other interim and final deliverables and work products.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.