Transit & Environmental Planning Intern - Summer 2027

VHB•Washington, DC

11h•$19 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB's Washington, D.C. office is seeking a Transit & Environmental Planning Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. Internships are designed to introduce students into the workforce by building essential professional skills through hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The internship 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.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
Capable of working effectively in a team environment
Proficiency with communication, presentation, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong computer skills, including GIS (ArcGIS preferred) and statistical analysis tools (R preferred)
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in planning, engineering, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Suite a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
Assist with activities in support of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance projects and similar environmental review processes for transit and transportation projects
Assist in the development of planning solutions for transit and rail projects, including site analysis, concept development, and feasibility studies
Conduct research and data collection and analysis on topics pertaining to the natural and human environment
Assist in data mining and visualization for transit and environmental planning applications
Perform analysis of data or calculations related to transit ridership, environmental impacts, and other planning metrics using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation
Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
Participate in public engagement and outreach efforts, including development of public engagement materials and planning of public meetings and other stakeholder engagement activities
Produce supporting graphics, maps, and imagery for project deliverables
Summarize information collected by others and assemble reports