Transportation Planning Intern - Spring 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Part-Time Transportation Planning Intern to join our Los Angeles, CA office for Spring 2027 with potential extension into Summer 2027. The role targets undergraduates or graduates enrolled in a related program, offering exposure to real projects and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, technical writing in layperson language, and opportunities to contribute to regional plans and transit studies, with travel as

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with urban and transportation planning tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of urban planning and transportation planning.
• Support research, technical analysis, writing for lay audiences, and occasional field work.
• Prepare regional transportation plans, corridor studies, transit studies, and urban planning studies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data (economic, demographic, land use, fiscal data).
• Generate maps and visualization tools using aerial photography, GIS data, GPS data, and other inputs.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate program

Masters/PhD program

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Planning Team is seeking a Part-Time Transportation Planning Intern to work out of our Los Angeles, CA 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 Spring 2027 Semester with potential to extend through the Summer 2027 Semester.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of urban and transportation planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of urban planning and transportation planning.
• Assist with project research, technical analysis, technical writing using layperson language, and occasional field work.
• Support preparation of:
  • Regional transportation plans
  • Corridor planning studies
  • Transit studies
  • Urban planning studies
  • General task management materials
  • Public involvement materials
  • Marketing materials
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data (economic, demographic, land use, fiscal, etc.).
• Occasional local travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Generate maps and visualization tools using aerial photographs, topographic data, GPS data, and other inputs to determine project areas and associated impacts.
• 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 transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation Planning or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in writing.
• Critical, strategic, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reports.
• 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 transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Adobe Suite and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Prior internship and/or leadership involvement on campus or with an industry organization.

Compensation:

Expected Pay: $24.76 - $32.22 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.