About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in our Chicago office for the summer of 2027. You will join our Transportation and Infrastructure Traffic Team to gain hands-on experience by working alongside senior staff. The program spans 12 weeks, beginning on May 17, 2027, though individual start dates may be flexible.
What you'll do#
- Support a variety of engineering tasks while developing your technical and professional skills.
- Assist with traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including traffic studies, multi-modal planning, impact studies, modeling, and signal optimization.
- Contribute to road safety projects such as road safety audits, crash analysis, and highway safety manual analysis.
- Support transportation design work, including signals, pavement markings, signage, and work zones.
- Research vendor product information and prepare compliance specifications.
- Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training.
- Work effectively with team members at all levels and manage tasks to meet deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Civil Engineering BS program with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- A demonstrated interest in transportation or traffic engineering.
- Proficiency in technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow direction from leadership and mentors.
- A commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.
- Experience with ArcGIS, HCS, Synchro + SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISIO, or Microstation is a plus.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19 to $30 per hour.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this position.
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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