Transit and Rail (Civil) Co-op

VHB•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Transit and Rail Co-op in Boston, MA is designed to introduce students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants’ academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path. Co-op terms generally run from January - June 2027. VHB has a specialized and dedicated Transit & Rail Practice providing integrated services for commuter rail, heavy rail, light rail, intercity/high-speed rail, freight rail, bus rapid transit, bus, and streetcar systems in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Our team assists transportation agencies through all phases of a project with environmental documentation; station, facility, and right-of-way design; transit/rail structures; rail systems; planning; cost estimation; grant submittals; demand estimation; and operations analysis and simulation. We provide all phases of transit and rail planning, engineering, and operations analysis to help bring these projects to life.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, planning or a related field
Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sector
Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary
Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Self-motivated with attention to detail
A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
Assist in data mining and visualization
Perform analysis of data or calculations
Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports