Urban Planning Intern: Hands-On Community Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Urban Planning Intern to join our Louisiana Advisory and Planning team, based in New Orleans with Baton Rouge as a potential location. This 12-week summer internship starts around May 17, 2027 and offers exposure to real-world projects, mentorship, and professional development within a structured program.

The role supports planning tasks, GIS mapping, stakeholder outreach, and data analysis while developing technical, social, and ethical skills under guidance from

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Urban Planning-related undergraduate or graduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Strong interest in land use and transportation planning.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and data tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support land use, transportation planning, and public engagement activities.
• Assist with GIS mapping, existing conditions analysis, graphics, presentations, and report content.
• Support funding research, grant narratives, and project tracking.
• Attend and assist at public meetings and stakeholder outreach.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation and assist in preliminary design calculations.

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Urban Planning Intern to join our Louisiana Advisory and Planning team, based in New Orleans with Baton Rouge as a potential location. This 12-week summer internship starts around May 17, 2027 and offers exposure to real-world projects, mentorship, and professional development within a structured program.

The role supports planning tasks, GIS mapping, stakeholder outreach, and data analysis while developing technical, social, and ethical skills under guidance from