Environmental Planning Intern - Summer 2026
Wsp
Assist in environmental planning projects, research, field work, and reports
7 days ago ago
$20 - $29
Entry-level
Internship
San Francisco, CA, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
report prep
planning support
ethics compliance
field work
document management
training
- Support preparation of final reports and other deliverables.
- Support a variety of planning tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- 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.
- Assist with project research, field work, environmental impact analysis, and report preparation.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
What you bring
masters/phd
undergrad
environmental planning
technical writing
spreadsheets
communication
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Biology, Urban Planning, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to professional and non-professional audiences.
- Demonstrated interest in Environmental Planning or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Biology, Urban Planning, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and project managers.
- Learn basic principles of Environmental Planning.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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