Transportation Planning Intern: Urban Mobility Experience

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is inviting students to join our Summer Transportation Planning Internship program, based in Austin with consideration for Dallas or Houston offices. This full‑time internship runs for 12 weeks, beginning May 17, 2027, and is designed for undergraduates or graduates gaining hands‑on planning experience.

You’ll support corridor studies, TOD planning, multimodal initiatives, and grant strategies while learning through mentorship and real client projects.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited Planning/Geography or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ at start of internship.
• Interest in transportation, transit or environmental planning and desire to learn through WSP projects.
• Ability to take direction from leaders and mentors to execute tasks.
• Proficiency with basic writing, office software, and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation planning tasks across corridor planning, TOD, and multimodal studies.
• Assist with public/stakeholder engagement and GIS mapping.
• Collect and analyze planning data and draft client presentations.
• Prepare final planning reports and project documentation.
• Learn foundational transportation planning principles and participate in training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Undergraduate planning/geography or related

Masters/PhD in planning (preferred)

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is inviting students to join our Summer Transportation Planning Internship program, based in Austin with consideration for Dallas or Houston offices. This full‑time internship runs for 12 weeks, beginning May 17, 2027, and is designed for undergraduates or graduates gaining hands‑on planning experience.

You’ll support corridor studies, TOD planning, multimodal initiatives, and grant strategies while learning through mentorship and real client projects.