Transportation Intern - Summer 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's growing New York City team is looking for a talented Transportation Intern to join our Mobility Department for Summer 2026!

Responsibilities

Perform field work either alone or in pairs taking measurements, pictures, visually confirming survey locations and detailing existing traffic control facilities.
• Perform analysis of traffic, parking, and multimodal transportation data.
• Create text and spreadsheet documents and manipulate data.
• Effectively interact with VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Preparing figures, diagrams, and conceptual schematics for transportation systems

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; excel required, scripting a plus
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients
• Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or related discipline
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in transportation engineering

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position located in New York is $19/hr. - $30/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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 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.

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