Architectural Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Washington, DC is offering a full-time Architectural Intern position within the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group. This 12-week summer internship starts May 17, 2027 and supports students enrolled in NCARB accredited programs.

The role provides exposure to real projects, mentorship from senior staff, and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills while working on drawings, research, and analyses. No relocation or housing is provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in NCARB accredited architecture program with graduation 2027 or later.
• Interest in Transportation Architecture and career growth.
• Good interpersonal and professional communication for varied audiences.
• Ability to take direction from mentors and leaders on projects.
• Basic writing, computing, and design tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with architectural tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn transportation architecture principles and apply them on projects.
• Support research, field work, and initial design calculations.
• Help prepare final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Maintain project documentation and training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

NCARB accredited 5-year architecture

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Work authorization

Safety awareness

Education

NCARB accredited degree (5-year)

Anticipated graduation 2027 or later

Bachelor of Architecture or related advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Job Description

Our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group is seeking a Full-Time Architectural Intern to work out of our Washington, DC office. The following locations will also be considered: Baltimore, MD. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate NCARB accredited Architectural degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of Architectural tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transportation Architecture.
• 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation Architectural or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an architectural and non-architectural audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an NCARB accredited Bachelor of Architecture or, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027 or later.
• Experience using 3-D computer design software.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $19 - $30.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.