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Transportation Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

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WSP

2mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Tucson

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited ABET university in the field of Civil Engineering, or related. Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Traffic, Roadway or Drainage Engineering 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 advance projects.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
  • Highly detail-oriented, contributing to positive and productive work environment.
  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within the team.
  • 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.
  • Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Bentley OpenRoads software.
  • Leadership or extracurricular involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

  • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn basic principles of Traffic, Roadway & Drainage Engineering.
  • 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 Transportation Engineering Intern position?

The internship is scheduled to last for 12 weeks, starting on May 19th, 2025.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited ABET university in the field of Civil Engineering or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 or later, and must be 18 years or older.

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

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

What skills or software experience are preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Bentley OpenRoads software, as well as demonstrated leadership or extracurricular involvement on campus.

What type of work tasks will interns be expected to support?

Interns will assist with project research, fieldwork, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans, special provisions, cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation.

Are there opportunities for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns gain mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, which provides networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

What is the key focus of the internship work?

The focus of the internship is to develop technical, social, and ethical skills in Traffic, Roadway, and Drainage Engineering.

Is authorization to work in the United States required for this internship?

Yes, candidates must have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

What personal qualities are desired in applicants for this internship?

Desired qualities include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a sense of urgency and self-initiative, attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Is this internship specific to any geographic location?

Yes, this internship is based in the Tucson, AZ office of WSP USA.

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