Transportation Intern - Summer 2026

Vhb

The Role

Overview

Assist VHB transportation design team with plans, specs, cost estimates, and CAD work

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • transport design
  • cad modeling
  • client collaboration

Tasks

-Prepares cost estimates for various projects. -Assists in the development of transportation design plans and specifications. -Utilizes CAD software to complete key deliverables for our design team. -Collaborates with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • independent
  • civil engineering
  • autocad
  • communication
  • detail-oriented
  • transportation

What You Bring

-Ability to independently perform multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with coworkers. -Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field. -Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD/Civil3D) is a plus. -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. -Self-motivated with attention to detail. -Familiarity with transportation and highway engineering principles and resources.

Benefits

-Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects -Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

The Company

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Real Estate

Institutional

Energy

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Healthcare

Coastal Engineering

Resiliency Planning and Design

Shoreline Engineering

Environmental Services

Renewable Energy

Stormwater Design & Engineering

Utility Infrastructure Design

Bridge & Structures Design & Engineering

Highway/Roadway Design & Engineering

Rail & Transit Planning & Design

Landscape Architecture

Climate Adaptation Planning

Water Resources

Active Transportation

Affordable Housing Studies

Parking Studies, Design & Engineering

Traffic Studies, Design & Engineering

Urban Design & Planning