About the role#
WSP is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineering Intern to join our Philadelphia office for the Summer 2027 term. This is a paid, on-site internship that runs for approximately 12 weeks, beginning in May 2027. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to build your professional skills and technical knowledge.
What you'll do#
- Assist with traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including traffic studies, multi-modal planning, and signal optimization.
- Contribute to road safety initiatives such as crash analysis and road safety audits.
- Support transportation design projects, including traffic signals, pavement markings, and ITS infrastructure.
- Conduct project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Help prepare final design plans, cost estimates, and special provisions.
- Maintain project documentation and complete required training.
- Travel occasionally as project needs require.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- An anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
- Ability to follow direction from managers and mentors.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A commitment to workplace safety and company policies.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, or VISSIM is preferred.
- Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (starting May 17, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19 to $30 per hour.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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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