Transportation and Highway Design Intern - Summer 2027

Transportation and Highway Design Intern - Summer 2027 Job Locations US-CT-Wethersfield ID 2026-6503 Category Intern/Co-op Type Temporary Full-Time Career Stage Type Intern/Co-op # of Openings 1 Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Gain hands-on transportation engineering and highway design experience with VHB’s Wethersfield, Connecticut team during summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll work alongside engineers, designers, and planners to support transportation projects of varying sizes and complexity. This opportunity will allow you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, strengthen your technical skills, and learn how multidisciplinary teams develop solutions that improve transportation infrastructure. Responsibilities Support transportation engineering and highway design projects in collaboration with experienced professionals. Assist with preparing and updating design drawings using CADD software, such as AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation. Create, organize, and use geospatial transportation data to support project analysis and design. Prepare documents and spreadsheets, and organize and analyze project data. Coordinate with project team members to complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule. Collaborate across disciplines to support the development of transportation design solutions. Skills and Attributes Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently on assigned tasks. Attention to detail, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate progress effectively. Interest in transportation engineering and highway design. Familiarity with roadway design, transportation planning, and traffic engineering principles is a plus. Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. The hourly pay range for this position, located in Connecticut, is $19 to $30. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted hourly range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. VHB offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist VHB does not provide housing for internships. Building what’s next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. When you join VHB, you’ll find: Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success Support to grow your skills and lead through change Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us. VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #LI-JD1 #LI-DNP Options Apply now Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com