Transportation Engineer Intern — Mentorship & Real Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated students to join our Transportation & Infrastructures team in Tucson for a part-time internship during the school year, with a path to a full-time role in summer 2027. You will work closely with senior staff on roadway, traffic, and utility projects, building hands-on experience through research, field tasks, and design support.

The program seeks undergraduates or graduates enrolled in ABET-accredited programs, with strong communication, teamwork, and technical writing

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or related undergraduate program with a graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in roadway geometry, roadway safety, and traffic layout; eager to grow in WSP’s projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start date.
• Basic proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, and common tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamentals of Roadway, Traffic, and Utility engineering.
• Support project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Help prepare final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Aid in collecting and maintaining project documentation and training.
• Follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Software proficiency

Spreadsheet skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Undergraduate or graduate degree program

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

WSP USA invites motivated students to join our Transportation & Infrastructures team in Tucson for a part-time internship during the school year, with a path to a full-time role in summer 2027. You will work closely with senior staff on roadway, traffic, and utility projects, building hands-on experience through research, field tasks, and design support.

The program seeks undergraduates or graduates enrolled in ABET-accredited programs, with strong communication, teamwork, and technical writing