About the role#
WSP is hiring an Urban Planning Intern for our South Jordan, Utah office. This is a full-time, paid summer position designed to provide hands-on experience in land use, station area, and multimodal transportation planning. You will work alongside senior staff on projects for public and private-sector clients. The program lasts 12 weeks and is scheduled to begin on May 17, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and literature reviews for land use and transportation planning tasks.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic, traffic, ridership, and environmental data.
- Assist in developing planning alternatives, project recommendations, and case studies.
- Create maps, graphics, reports, and technical memoranda.
- Help organize and attend public and stakeholder meetings.
- Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training.
- Adhere to company policies regarding conduct, safety, and ethics.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate program in Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to take direction from managers and mentors.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a master's or PhD program with an August 2027 or later graduation date.
- Preferred: Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Preferred: Familiarity with U.S. Census Bureau data and Microsoft Excel.
- Preferred: Prior internship or campus leadership experience.
Location & details#
- Location: South Jordan, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is 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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