Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2026

VHB • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

VHB’s Atlanta, GA office is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern to join the Transportation Systems team for Summer 2026. Candidates should have an interest in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering and desire to support a wide range of planning studies that include multimodal planning, community planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, corridors analysis, and coordination of public involvement and agency outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Interest in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or related field
• Some knowledge and experience in data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel
• Experience with common software tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and graphics software such as Adobe Creative Suite

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and work in a team environment
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results
• Assistance with development of support materials for public involvement programs and attendance of public meetings as needed
• Support of project-related documentation for a range of transportation planning studies, traffic operations projects, grant initiatives, and multi-modal / transit-oriented projects.
• Performance of field data collection and other on-site project support activities

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees