About the role#
WSP is hiring a full-time Traffic Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. Based in our Austin, Texas office, this 12-week program allows you to work alongside senior staff on real projects. You will gain hands-on experience while developing your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks and learn the principles of Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
- Assist local staff with design and production support.
- Help project leads develop traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, corridor feasibility studies, and simulation modeling.
- Prepare PS&E plans such as signing, striping, traffic signals, illumination, and traffic control plans for state and local agencies.
- Apply critical thinking to design procedures and exercise ethical decision-making regarding company resources.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Current enrollment in an accredited master’s or graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to take direction from managers and mentors.
- A commitment to workplace safety and company policies.
- EIT certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience with software such as Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, TransCAD, or VISSIM is a plus.
- Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- This is a paid, full-time position. 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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