# Transit and Rail Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

**Company**: WSP USA
**Location**: Washington, DC
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: internship
**Salary**: $25.66 - $31.37
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP USA's D.C. transportation team is seeking a Transit and Rail Engineering Intern to work out of their Washington, D.C. office. This internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027, and will last for 12 weeks.

As an intern, you will support engineering and decision-making tasks, learn about Transit Program Management, assist in preparing comparative analyses, support project scope and cost estimate preparation, collect and maintain project documentation, and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an accredited civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied management science, or related undergraduate program, or a master's or Ph.D. program. They should have a demonstrated interest in civil or transportation infrastructure, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Support engineering and decision-making tasks

- Learn basic principles of Transit Program Management, including workflow management, project management, construction management, asset management, and transportation planning

- Assist in preparing comparative analyses of alternatives for technical management decision-making

- Support preparation of project scopes and cost estimates

- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation

- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct

- Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements:

- Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied management science, or related undergraduate program, or a master's or Ph.D. program

- Demonstrated interest in civil or transportation infrastructure

- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with technical software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Power BI, or similar tools

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, ethics, and workplace conduct policies

- Authorized to work in the United States

- Willing to work in person in the DC Capital Region

Preferred Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled 3rd-year undergraduate student with a May 2028 graduation

- Experience in civil and transportation infrastructure

- Prior internship, research, leadership, or volunteer experience related to transportation or infrastructure

- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and teamwork through campus organizations or extracurricular activities

Benefits:

- Competitive salary: $25.66 - $31.37 per hour

## Skills

### Required
- civil engineering
- mechanical engineering
- applied management science
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- GIS
- Power BI

### Nice to have
- transportation infrastructure
- leadership
- teamwork
- problem-solving

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