Infrastructure Strategy Associate

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking early-career professionals for its Advisory & Planning Associate Program with August 2027 start across Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, or San Francisco, CA. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with a strong focus on infrastructure knowledge and client-facing project work.

Responsibilities span funding analysis, asset management, and policy development within a growing advisory and management consulting team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor’s with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated research skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive and curious about infrastructure fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing needs and opportunities.
• Researching and reporting on industry trends.
• Evaluating alternatives and priorities.
• Developing the business case for infrastructure investments.
• Writing reports and grant applications.
• Supporting client meetings and workshops.
• Analyzing project funding and financing options.
• Reviewing and interpreting legislation and guidance.
• Performing quantitative analyses and data analytics.
• Developing financial models.
• Providing strategic support across planning phases.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical and quantitative skills

Research capabilities

Independent and team collaboration

Proactive and curious

Technical writing

Office software and spreadsheets

Ability to communicate insights

Education

Master's degree in civil/environmental/electrical engineering, business, urban or transportation planning, computer/data science, environmental science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 1–3 years of relevant experience

Tools

GIS

Power BI

Maximo

Engineering software

Job description

WSP USA is seeking early-career professionals for its Advisory & Planning Associate Program with August 2027 start across Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, or San Francisco, CA. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with a strong focus on infrastructure knowledge and client-facing project work.

Responsibilities span funding analysis, asset management, and policy development within a growing advisory and management consulting team.