Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a paid Transportation Engineer/Planner Intern to join our Transportation Systems group the summer of 2024, May to August inclusive. The selected candidate will work with an ambitious team of engineers and planners on a variety of exciting public, private, and institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Ability to think independently and manage time on tasks
• Willing to learn and experience all aspects of traffic, transportation engineering and planning
• Support a team of professionals in a variety of areas
• Assist with traffic, transportation and planning daily tasks
• Assist in the preparation of various components of traffic impact, corridor, mobility, transportation planning and intersection improvement studies
• Assist with the research and preparation of reports
• Work with team on planning and design concepts
• Work with team on data analytics for safety and traffic data
• Conduct field work using personal vehicle including traffic counts, field verification of conditions
• Support project team at meetings internally and with clients
• Work in CT office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Ability to work in field any day of the week and for 2-3 days at a time

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation desired
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
• Motivated to learn and be mentored by team members

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field.

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

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

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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