Transportation Engineering Intern- Fall 2026

WSP in the U.S.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Part-Time Intern for our Albuquerque, NM office to gain hands-on experience in Civil/Transportation engineering during Fall 2026. The internship targets students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs and emphasizes mentorship, project exposure, and professional networking.

The role involves supporting various engineering tasks, learning transportation principles, and assisting with design calculations and documentation.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated May 2027 or later graduation.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation or related field.
• Ability to take direction and communicate with engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transportation Engineering.
• Assist with project research, fieldwork, 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

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Team collaboration

Project support

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Graduate Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

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.

Our New Mexico Team is seeking a Part‑Time Intern to work out of our Albuquerque, NM office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship is anticipated to take place during the Fall 2026

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transportation 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 May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in 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 May 2027 or later.
• Experience using AutoCad Civil3D
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.