Urban Planning Intern — Multimodal & Community Impact

WSP Global Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Planning Intern role in South Jordan, UT as part of the Summer Internship Program. The paid internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

Interns work on land use, multimodal transportation planning, data analysis and public engagement, supporting reports and deliverables for public and private clients. You will gain mentorship, attend meetings, and develop maps and technical materials while adhering to safety policies and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited planning/geography/public policy program with graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Interest in land use or transportation planning and a drive to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with engineers and non-engineers.
• Self-led, detail-oriented, able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Able to take direction from leaders, mentors and managers.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Occasional local site visits may be required.
• Proficiency with basic technical writing, office tools and spreadsheets.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and literature reviews for land use and transportation planning projects.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic, land use, traffic and environmental data.
• Help develop planning alternatives and project recommendations with case studies.
• Develop maps, graphics, reports and technical memoranda.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Assist in organizing public and stakeholder meetings.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies; ethical use of company funds.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ability to take direction

Critical thinking

Public engagement

Data analysis

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Local site visits

Basic software proficiency

Education

Undergraduate planning/geography/public policy

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Planning Intern role in South Jordan, UT as part of the Summer Internship Program. The paid internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

Interns work on land use, multimodal transportation planning, data analysis and public engagement, supporting reports and deliverables for public and private clients. You will gain mentorship, attend meetings, and develop maps and technical materials while adhering to safety policies and codes of conduct.