Intern, Architect

We are seeking a motivated Urban Planning Intern to support our team- Development, Planning and Urban Design on a range of projects across the Middle East and globally. This role offers hands on exposure to urban planning, spatial analysis, and research led design within a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in urban development, analytical thinking, and a willingness to learn practical planning tools, workflows, and professional standards.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Key Responsibilities
• Support urban planning and development studies, including land use planning, master planning, and policy review, under guidance from the team members.
• Assist with research, data collection, mapping, and basic spatial analysis to inform planning and design decisions.
• Help prepare diagrams, plans, maps, and presentations using GIS, CAD, Adobe, or similar tools.
• Contribute to translating planning concepts, datasets, and research findings into clear narratives and visual outputs.
• Support interpretation of spatial, demographic, and socio economic information to build an understanding of evidence based planning.
• Collaborate with urban designers, economists, transport planners, and environmental teams on integrated project tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, concept notes, and client deliverables.
• Support research on urban trends, benchmarks, regulations, and international best practices, particularly within the Middle East context.
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing sessions and learning activities within the DPUD team.
• Support other teams across DPUD and Advisory as required.

Qualifications and Skills
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Urban Planning, Spatial Planning, Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with tools such as GIS and analytical tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, MS Office), familiarity with AI-driven or data visualization tools such as SketchUp or Power BI is beneficial. (coursework experience acceptable).
• Basic understanding of planning processes, land use concepts, and spatial planning principles.
• Good analytical, organisational, and problem solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow guidance while also showing initiative and curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
Desirable Competencies
• Exposure to GIS or spatial analysis techniques through academic or project work.
• Basic understanding of planning frameworks, development controls, or urban regulations.
• Curiosity about sustainability, placemaking, mobility, resilience, and inclusive urban development.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to real world, evidence based planning and design projects.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.