Full-Time Traffic Engineering Intern

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm. They employ engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals, serving local communities. WSP USA focuses on lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 U.S. offices, they partner with clients to help communities thrive. WSP offers a flexible and agile work model, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. They aim to provide employees with challenging opportunities for career growth and knowledge expansion. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description: Full-Time Traffic Engineering Intern

WSP USA’s Transportation Team is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineering Intern for their Philadelphia, PA office. This temporary position is part of their 12-week Summer Internship Program (starting May 19th, 2025, with a flexible start date), open to undergraduate or graduate students.

Responsibilities:

• Support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamental Traffic Engineering principles.
• Assist with traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including:
• Traffic studies
• Multi-modal planning
• Traffic impact studies
• Transportation modeling
• Traffic management plans
• Signal optimization plans
• Contribute to road safety projects, such as:
• Road Safety Audits (RSA)
• Crash analysis
• Highway Safety Manual analysis
• Transportation Safety Planning/Management
• Assist with transportation design projects:
• Traffic design (signals, pavement markings, signing, work zones)
• ITS design (fiber networks, cameras, data collection devices)
• Assist with project research, fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete assigned training.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Required Currently pursuings:

• Active enrollment in an accredited Traffic Engineering (or related) undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Traffic Engineering or a related field; strong desire to enhance skills related to WSP’s work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to follow direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to successfully complete projects.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship. No relocation assistance is provided.

Preferred Currently pursuings:

• Experience using Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or VISSIM.
• Prior internship and campus leadership experience.