Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP USA's Austin Traffic Team is seeking a full-time Traffic Intern for their office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.

As a summer intern, you will participate in a 12-week program starting on May 17th, 2027. The internship may have a flexible start date.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learning basic principles of Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
• Assisting Austin and Texas staff with engineering, design, and production support.
• Supporting project task leads in traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses and simulation modeling.
• Preparing PS&E plans, including signing and striping, traffic signals, and traffic control plans.
• Applying critical thinking and decision-making on design and engineering procedures.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's or related graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and software.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications:

• EIT certification.
• Experience with Highway Capacity Software, Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, TransCAD, or VISSIM.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.