Multimodal Transportation Planning Intern (Hybrid)

WSP Global Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Transportation Planning Intern in Philadelphia to support multimodal transportation planning, corridor and community planning, data analysis, mapping, public engagement, and report preparation for public and private clients.

As part of the 12-week Summer Internship Program starting May 17, 2027, you will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities while working in a hybrid environment with on-site days.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited planning-related undergraduate program with an Aug 2027 or later graduation.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation planning and a strong desire to develop related skills.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to clients and executives in a polished, professional manner.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers, work independently under appropriate supervision, and collaborate as part of a team to meet project and business objectives.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic and innovative solutions.
• Occasional local field work may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and literature studies for transportation planning projects and tasks.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic, land use, traffic, and environmental data.
• Create maps and graphics, and develop materials for reports and presentations.
• Assist in developing planning alternatives and project recommendations and prepare case studies.
• Develop reports, technical memoranda, and other deliverables and work products.
• Help coordinate and conduct fieldwork and data collection tasks.
• Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.

Skills

Transportation planning interest

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Self-leadership

US work authorization

Education

Undergraduate planning/related degree

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Adobe Creative Cloud

Excel

Python/R/SPSS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Transportation Planning Intern in Philadelphia to support multimodal transportation planning, corridor and community planning, data analysis, mapping, public engagement, and report preparation for public and private clients.

As part of the 12-week Summer Internship Program starting May 17, 2027, you will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities while working in a hybrid environment with on-site days.