About the role#
WSP is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern to join our team in Los Angeles. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside senior staff on real projects. You will support urban and transportation planning tasks while developing your technical and professional skills. This internship is scheduled for the Winter and Summer 2027 terms.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project research, technical analysis, and technical writing.
- Prepare materials for regional transportation plans, corridor studies, transit studies, and urban planning projects.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret economic, demographic, land use, and fiscal data.
- Generate maps and visualization tools using aerial photographs, topographic data, and GPS data.
- Support public involvement and marketing efforts.
- Complete assigned training and participate in occasional field work.
- Exercise ethical decision-making and follow company conduct and safety policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, geography, history, life science, or a related field.
- Graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Interest in transportation planning and the ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing and orally.
- Critical, strategic, and creative thinking skills.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A record of upholding workplace safety standards.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a Masters or PhD program.
- Preferred: Experience with Adobe Suite, ESRI ArcGIS, and public speaking.
- Preferred: Prior internship or campus leadership experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.76 to $32.22 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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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