VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a paid Transportation Engineer/Planner Intern to join our Transportation Systems group the summer of 2026, May to August inclusive. The selected candidate will work with an ambitious team of engineers and planners on a variety of exciting public, private, and institutional projects.
Responsibilities
Ability to think independently and manage time on tasks
Willing to learn and experience all aspects of traffic, transportation engineering and planning
Support a team of professionals in a variety of areas
Assist with traffic, transportation and planning daily tasks
Assist in the preparation of various components of traffic impact, corridor, mobility, transportation planning and intersection improvement studies
Assist with the research and preparation of reports
Work with team on planning and design concepts
Work with team on data analytics for safety and traffic data
Conduct field work using personal vehicle including traffic counts, field verification of conditions
Support project team at meetings internally and with clients
Work in CT office a minimum of 3-5 days per week
Ability to work from home when not working in the office
Ability to work in field any day of the week and for 2-3 days at a time
Skills and Attributes
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation desired
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
Motivated to learn and be mentored by team members
Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiatingemployee experience, which includes:
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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
