Traction Power Intern – Summer 2026

VHB • New York, NY

2h • $19 - $30

About The Position

VHB’s New York City office is seeking a Traction Power Intern to join the team for Summer of 2026. The intern will work on various transit and rail infrastructure traction power projects.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Exposure to CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in comms and signal engineering

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Contract documents including specifications
• Assist in planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transit-focused system infrastructure projects
• Produce/draw railway signal and comms design drawings in CAD
• Survey of existing signal and comms equipment on MTA and MNR

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern