Urban Planning Intern - Summer 2027

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

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 Full‑Time or Part‑Time Planning Intern to work out of our South Jordan, UT office. 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.

The intern will support comprehensive, land use, and station area planning, multimodal transportation planning, associated research, data analysis, mapping, public engagement, and the preparation of planning reports and technical materials for a range of public‑and private‑sector clients.

Your Impact

• Conduct research and literature reviews for a variety of land use and transportation planning projects and tasks.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, including demographic, land use, traffic, ridership, and environmental data.
• Assist in developing planning alternatives and project recommendations and prepare case studies.
• Develop maps and graphics, reports, technical memoranda, and other interim and final deliverables and work products.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings.
• 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 Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in land use and/or transportation 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.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to identify needs, ask questions, and develop strategic and innovative solutions.
• Occasional local site visits may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• 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
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Familiarity with planning datasets, including U.S. Census Bureau data, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus