Infrastructure Strategy Associate Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites recent graduates to join our Advisory & Planning Associate Program in Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, New York, NY or San Francisco, CA with an August 2027 start. You will work on infrastructure projects across Transportation, Water, Buildings, Energy and Environment, gaining exposure to funding, economics, and asset management.

The program develops you into a well-rounded management consultant, with mentorship from industry leaders, hands-on experience in planning, finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil engineering, business, economics, finance, urban or transportation planning, policy, computer/data science, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated research skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; deliver high quality work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and data tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Technical writing

Excel/Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS

Power BI

Maximo

Engineering software

Programming basics

Job description

WSP USA invites recent graduates to join our Advisory & Planning Associate Program in Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, New York, NY or San Francisco, CA with an August 2027 start. You will work on infrastructure projects across Transportation, Water, Buildings, Energy and Environment, gaining exposure to funding, economics, and asset management.

The program develops you into a well-rounded management consultant, with mentorship from industry leaders, hands-on experience in planning, finance, and