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Environmental Planning Intern - Summer 2025

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WSP

27d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Austin
  • 21d left

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  • You must be enrolled in an Environmental Science or Planning program, 18+, communicate well, follow direction, have basic tech skills, and be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • You will assist with research, fieldwork, design analysis, cost estimates, and documentation while learning environmental planning principles and adhering to ethical conduct and company policies.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Environmental 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.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

  • Support a variety of planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn basic principles of Environmental Planning.
  • Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
  • Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Environmental Planning Intern position?

The internship is part of a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025, with flexible individual start dates.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided for this internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, must be 18 or older, and demonstrate a strong interest in Environmental Planning.

What type of work will the intern be involved in?

The intern will support a variety of planning tasks, assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, and help prepare final design plans and cost estimates.

Are there any preferred qualifications that enhance a candidate's application?

Yes, preferred qualifications include enrollment in a related Masters or PhD program and having prior internship or leadership involvement on campus.

What skills are necessary for this internship?

Candidates should possess competent interpersonal and communication skills, basic proficiency with technical writing and office software, and a proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Will there be mentorship opportunities during the internship?

Yes, interns gain mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network.

Are there any specific policies that the intern must adhere to?

Interns must adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct, health and safety policies, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

What is WSP USA's commitment in terms of equal opportunity?

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion across its workforce regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Do candidates need to be authorized to work in the United States?

Yes, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

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