About the role#
WSP is seeking a full-time Planning Intern to join the national planning team in Philadelphia for the summer of 2027. This 12-week program allows you to work alongside senior staff on real projects, gain mentorship, and build professional connections. The program is scheduled to begin on May 17, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support planning tasks to build your technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn the basic principles of transportation and transit planning.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Help prepare final planning reports and maintain project documentation.
- Support the business functions of the national planning team.
- Complete assigned training and exercise responsible decision-making.
- Follow company policies, including the Code of Conduct and safety procedures.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate, Masters, or PhD Planning program with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Interest in transportation, transit, or environmental planning.
- Ability to take direction from leadership and managers to execute projects.
- Competent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, spreadsheets, and office software.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Esri ArcGIS is preferred.
- Prior campus leadership or internship experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: There is no relocation or housing assistance provided for this role.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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