Transportation and Highway Design Intern - Summer 2027

VHB•Wethersfield, CT

7d•$19 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Gain hands-on transportation engineering and highway design experience with VHB’s Wethersfield, Connecticut team during summer 2027. The intern will work alongside engineers, designers, and planners to support transportation projects of varying sizes and complexity. The role provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, strengthen technical skills, and learn how multidisciplinary teams develop solutions to improve transportation infrastructure. The position is located in Connecticut and pays $19 to $30 per hour. The actual hourly rate 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 range reflects base pay only; additional compensation and benefits may be available to eligible employees. VHB does not provide housing for internships. VHB describes its work culture as technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready, collaborative, inclusive, and focused on agility and innovation. The company offers meaningful work on complex projects with community impact, support for skill development, learning and development through evolving tools and technologies, and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with roadway design, transportation planning, and traffic engineering principles.

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.