Architectural Intern- Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Washington, DC welcomes you to a full-time Architectural Intern position within the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Architecture Group. This internship supports a 12-week Summer Internship Program starting May 17, 2027, with locations including Baltimore, MD also considered.

You must be enrolled in an NCARB accredited architectural degree program. As an intern, you will work with senior staff, gain hands-on experience on real projects, and develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree program with anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation Architecture and desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional audience.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino 8

Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

NCARB accredited 5-Year Architectural Undergraduate degree

Anticipated Graduation June 2027 or later

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.

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.

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.