Urban Planning Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Buffalo, NY is offering a full-time Planning Intern position as part of our Summer Internship Program. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects under senior staff.

You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Urban Planning program, with anticipated graduation by August 2027 or later. The internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with potential locations including New York City.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an Urban Planning undergraduate or related program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Review, GIS Mapping, Quantitative Analysis, Public Policy, Economics, Public Engagement, and Stakeholder Outreach.
• Support preparation of analyses, studies, reports and presentations.
• Collect and maintain project documentation and training on tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Communication with engineering and non

Education

Urban Planning Undergraduate

Urban Planning Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

Mapping software

Geospatial analysis

MS Office

Job description

This OpportunityWSP 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.

Job DescriptionWSP 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 New York Urban Planning Team is seeking a Full‑Time Planning Intern to work out of our Buffalo, New York office. The following locations will also be considered: New York City, NY. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12‑week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible

Your Impact

• Support a variety of planning and engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of urban planning,
• Assist with Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Review, GIS Mapping, Quantitative Analysis, Public Policy, Economics, Public Engagement, and Stakeholder Outreach.
• Support preparation of analysis, studies, reports and presentations.
• 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 Urban Planning, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Urban Planning, 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Urban Planning, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using mapping software, geospatial analytical programs, Microsoft office suite, or other applications relating to urban planning or urban design.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation Expected Pay: $21.74 - $30.53 per hour

About WSP

ABOUT USWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.