Transit and Rail Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

WSP

Posted 22 days ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will support various engineering and decision-making tasks, including learning basic principles of Transit Program Management and assisting with workflow management. Responsibilities also involve preparing comparative analyses, supporting the creation of project scopes and cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation.

We are seeking an intern with an interest in civil or transportation infrastructure. Candidates should be actively enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program such as civil or mechanical engineering. Good communication skills and basic proficiency with software like MS Teams and AutoCAD are required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Transit Program Management

Workflow Management

Comparative Analysis

Technical Management

Cost Estimates

Project Scopes

Project Documentation

Ethical Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

MS Teams

AutoCAD

Microstation

Spreadsheets

Safety Adherence

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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 Washington, D.C transportation team is seeking a Temp, Full-Time, Technical Consultant Intern to work out of our Washington, D. C. office. This position is seeking currently enrolled Undergraduate/Master & PhD students.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

  • Support a variety of engineering and engineering decision making tasks.
  • Learn basic principles of Transit Program Management which include workflow management
  • Assist in preparing comparative analysis 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
  • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship
  • Please note that it may be required for the candidate to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to maintain confidentiality of the data/information
  • Work is primarily located in the Washington, DC region and candidates should expect regular client or in-person office work

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied management science, applied econometrics, or related, Undergraduate program. OR Actively enrolled in an accredited in similar programs, or related, Masters or PhD program.
  • Demonstrated interest in civil or transportation infrastructure, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s 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 (like MS teams, AutoCAD, micorstation), spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s 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 in civil and transportation infrastructure
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
  • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $19 - $30

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

WSP

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. ​ ​From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. ​ Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals. ​ ​ Together let’s unlock potential everywhere.​ #WeAreWSP​

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