Summer Traffic Engineering Intern: Hands-on Projects

WSP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12-week Summer Traffic Engineering Internship in Lexington, KY (with Louisville, KY also considered). The role targets undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in Civil Engineering or related programs.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in traffic signal design, roadway lighting, and ITS while working with senior staff. You will receive training on design standards and essential software, participate in project research and field work, and contribute to design

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Traffic Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and design tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Traffic Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• 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’s Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Interest in Traffic Eng

Interpersonal skills

Ability to take direction

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Masters/PhD (Preferred)

Tools

Open Roads Designer

Job description

WSP USA is offering a 12-week Summer Traffic Engineering Internship in Lexington, KY (with Louisville, KY also considered). The role targets undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in Civil Engineering or related programs.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in traffic signal design, roadway lighting, and ITS while working with senior staff. You will receive training on design standards and essential software, participate in project research and field work, and contribute to design