Architectural Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites qualified students to join its Summer Internship Program in the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group, based in Washington, DC (Baltimore, MD also considered). This 12-week, full-time internship begins May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

Open to undergrad/grad students enrolled in an NCARB-accredited architecture program; compensation ranges with no relocation assistance. You will collaborate with senior staff on transportation projects, assist with research, design

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an NCARB accredited 5-year Architecture undergrad program with gradu date Jun 2027 or later.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Interest in Transportation Architecture and a strong desire to develop relevant skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to explain ideas to diverse audiences.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office software.

Responsibilities

• Support Architectural tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transportation Architecture.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and policies; manage resources responsibly.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Office software

Education

NCARB accredited 5-year Architecture undergrad

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino 8

Bluebeam

MS Office

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.

Our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Groupis seeking a Full-Time Architectural Internto work out of our Washington, DCoffice.The following locations will also be considered: Baltimore, MD.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate NCARB accredited Architecturaldegree 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.

Candidates must be proficient using the following software:

• AutoCADD
• Revit
• Rhino 8
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2027or 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 architecturaland non-architecturalaudience.
• 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.