Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Summer Roadway Intern position at our Lexington, KY office (with Louisville, KY as another option). You will be part of the Civil/Roadway Design Team for a 12-week program starting May 17, 2027, gaining hands-on experience with roadway design principles and software.

This role emphasizes mentorship, real project exposure, and professional growth. You must be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related degree program, be 18+, and demonstrate interest in

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil Engineering or related undergrad program with 2027 or later graduation.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Interest in Roadway Design and Transportation and desire to grow in the field.
• Clear communication and ability to interact with engineers and non-engineers.
• Willingness to follow directions from mentors and managers and learn design software.
• Strong basic technical writing, office automation, and software skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil/Roadway engineering principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• 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 Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed by business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering or related field

Masters or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CADD

GIS

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Job Description

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Civil/Roadway Design Team is seeking a Full-Time Summer Roadway Intern to work out of our Lexington, KY office. The following locations will also be considered: Louisville, KY. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

The intern will receive introductory training in roadway design engineering principles related to transportation infrastructure. The candidate will develop a working knowledge of applicable design standards and will learn to use the required engineering and design software necessary to support these tasks, with learning reinforced through practical application on active projects.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil/Roadway 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Roadway Design and Transportation or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, CADD, GIS, Adobe, and/or Bluebeam products.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.