Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2023

Company: WSP USA
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2023Req ID 9214Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2023Who We AreAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. Were looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!This OpportunityNationally recognized as a Top 100 internship program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.Our Texas Advisory Services Team is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to work out of our Dallas, TX office.Your Impact

• Assist with project research, technical analysis and report preparation for planning assignments
• Prepare maps, graphics and reports in support of planning tasks
• Participate in public involvement events related to planning projectsWho You AreRequired Qualifications
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited planning or related, Masters or PhD program.
  • Demonstrated interest in transportation planning or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSPs work and projects.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPs health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
  • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience using MS Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS
    • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
    • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.#LI-MS1Additional Requirements
      • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details
        • Travel Required: 25%
        • Job Status: Intern
        • Employee Type: Part
        • Primary Location: DALLAS - OAK LAWN AVE
        • All locations: US-TX-DallasAbout WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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