Federal Planning Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Support a variety of Federal Planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Assist with graphic and mapping production and presentation material development.
• Independently evaluate and research technical criteria applicable to each project.
• Assist the Federal Planning Team on a variety of federal DoD planning projects in the U.S., Europe, and East Asia, including installation master planning, facility planning, airfield planning, electric vehicle transition studies.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials.
• Under direct supervision, assist with preparing site plans, master plans, technical reports and/or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate data analysis and project reporting.
• Review training materials, project examples, and other industry guidance to ensure technical competency and high work quality.
• Support the Federal Planning Team with document production, mapping, site planning, and charrette facilitation.
• Participate in a fast-paced collaborative planning charrette process on site with clients and customers.
• Assist with basic professional land/urban planning work to gain further information on a particular problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to assist with planning for future needs affecting land use, development, utilities, infrastructure, construction, and/or transportation to control and guide development and renewal.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience developing construction documents and/or planning reports.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team of planners, engineers, architects, and other technical experts to meet project objectives.
• Learn basic principles of Federal Planning.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic proficiency with business technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Ability to travel, including overnight trips and international travel.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrates interest in federal military planning, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Use strong graphics, writing, research, and data analysis skills to help develop captivating planning reports describing innovative planning solutions.
• Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques for local/regional geography, site planning, and ecology to identify development constraints and deconflict project sites.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
• Proficiency with Adobe suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Prior experience with site design and incorporating public feedback into site layouts.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Please note that due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D and ArcGIS.
• Ability to develop accurate and detailed maps and site plans with all required information, as provided by project managers.

Benefits

• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance