Summer Traffic Engineering Intern - Roadway Design

WSP in the U.S.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Summer Traffic Internship at our Lexington, KY office (Louisville, KY also considered). This 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, and is designed for students enrolled in Civil Engineering or related programs.

Interns will receive training in traffic engineering principles and software, with hands-on exposure to active projects. The internship emphasizes mentorship, learning opportunities, and professional networking through the Developing Professionals Network,

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 and desire to advance skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and 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, 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 policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

Open Roads Designer

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Summer Traffic Internship at our Lexington, KY office (Louisville, KY also considered). This 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, and is designed for students enrolled in Civil Engineering or related programs.

Interns will receive training in traffic engineering principles and software, with hands-on exposure to active projects. The internship emphasizes mentorship, learning opportunities, and professional networking through the Developing Professionals Network,