Communications & Public Involvement Intern – Summer 2026

Job Description

About Company: WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.

Core Identity and Services:
• Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP USA comprises engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals.
• They design lasting solutions in various markets including:
• Buildings
• Transportation
• Energy
• Water
• Environment
• The company partners with clients to help communities prosper.

Scale and Reach:
• WSP USA boasts more than 15,000 employees across over 300 offices throughout the U.S.

Workplace Culture and Benefits:
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while ensuring client needs are met.
• Employees receive a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Disability, Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• The company aims to offer employees challenges to grow their careers and knowledge base.
• WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status).
• They emphasize that daily contributions are essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

### Job Description: Communications & Public Involvement Intern – Summer 2026

This opportunity is for a temporary internship position within WSP USA’s Advisory & Planning Team, based out of their San Francisco, CA office. It is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, designed to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance education and professional aptitude.

Internship Program Details:
• Duration: A 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18, 2026, with some flexibility on the individual start date.
• Benefits: Interns gain exposure to real projects and work alongside senior staff. The Developing Professionals Network offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.
• Eligibility: Seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
• Assistance: No relocation or housing assistance is associated with this internship.

Key Responsibilities (Your Impact):
The intern will support a variety of public and stakeholder engagement tasks with a focus on developing technical, communications, and organizational skills. This includes:
• Learning basic principles of community engagement and effective communication.
• Creating communication materials such as presentations, fact sheets, infographics, videos, web updates, and summaries to inform the public about transportation, sustainability, and land use planning projects.
• Supporting the communications team in developing and executing public information and communication plans, including traditional and social media purchases.
• Assisting project teams with all communications and outreach efforts, which may involve:
• Creating and organizing public meeting documentation and materials.
• Attending public events.
• Coordinating with technical teams (e.g., transportation planners, civil engineers).
• Implementing social media plans.
• Communicating with community stakeholders.
• Supporting implementation strategies to engage all communities, especially underserved and marginalized people, impacted by infrastructure projects, using diverse tools (workshops, public meetings, market research, advertising campaigns, visuals).
• Completing assigned task training.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications (Who You Are):
• Education: Actively enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate program in Communications, Public Health, Urban Planning, Journalism, Public Affairs, Government Relations, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Age: Must be 18 or older.
• Interest: Demonstrated interest in public and stakeholder engagement or a related field, with a strong desire to advance relevant skills.
• Communication Skills:
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Superior command of the English language, with excellent written/oral communication and proofing skills.
• Experience with writing for multiple audiences and presenting technical concepts clearly.
• Diplomacy: Comfortable showing discretion and diplomacy with diverse community members.
• Work Ethic: Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Safety & Conduct: Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Higher Education: Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters or PhD program in the specified fields, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Software Experience: Experience using Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prior Experience: Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Language Skills: Fluency in other languages.

Compensation:
• Expected Pay: The hourly pay range is $19.13 – $30.00 per hour.
• Disclaimer: WSP USA states this range is based on good faith and the successful applicant’s qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. They reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits/compensation.