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Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2025

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WSP

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Lawrenceville

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a relevant program, 18+, skilled in communication and software, and authorized to work in the U.S. Experience with ESRI, ArcGIS, or Adobe is preferred.
  • You will collect data, analyze GIS maps, conduct research, prepare reports, attend meetings, and support various planning tasks while learning transportation planning principles.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in 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.
  • 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 Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Experience using ESRI, ArcGIS, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with Census Data retrieval and analysis.
  • Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

  • Data collection (online and in the field)
  • Produce maps and conduct analysis with GIS
  • Conduct research and prepare reports and technical memoranda
  • Prepare presentation materials
  • Coordinate and attend public and stakeholder meetings
  • Support a variety of planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn basic principles of Transportation Planning
  • 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 Planning Intern position?

The internship is scheduled for a 12-week program starting on May 19th, 2025, though the individual start date may be flexible.

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

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

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, or a related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include being enrolled in a Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, experience using ESRI software, ArcGIS, or Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with Census Data retrieval, and prior internship or leadership experience.

What skills will I have the opportunity to develop as a Transportation Planning Intern?

Interns will have the chance to develop technical, social, and ethical skills while gaining hands-on experience in data collection, GIS analysis, report preparation, and public engagement.

Is prior experience necessary to apply for this internship?

While prior internship experience is preferred, it is not required. A demonstrated interest in Transportation Planning or a related field is essential.

Can I apply if I am under 18 years old?

No, applicants must be 18 years or older to apply for this internship.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

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

Do I 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.

What kind of tasks will I be involved in during this internship?

Interns will be involved in data collection, GIS mapping and analysis, conducting research, preparing technical reports and presentations, and participating in public and stakeholder meetings.

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