Transportation Engineering & Highway Co-op

ABOUT THE POSITIONVHB’s Transportation Engineering & Highway Co-op - Watertown, 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 term runs from January - June 2026.Our Transportation team works with public, private, and institutional clients to support a variety of projects. Our services include design of multilane highways and interchanges to the reconstruction of arterials and local roads, bridges, small intersection improvements, on- and off-street bicycle facilities, operational analysis, multimodal planning, conceptual design, parking analysis, and safety evaluations. We collaborate across our footprint with numerous other VHB groups on many of our transformative projects.ResponsibilitiesPreparation of roadway drawings and estimatesPreparation right-of-way and easement plansAssist in development of planning and engineering solutionsCollaborate with numerous VHB staff to advance projects in a timely mannerPerform field data collection and other on-site project support activitiesSkills and AbilitiesExcellentverbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsTeamoriented with strong capability to work independentlySelf-motivatedwith attention to detailA strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieveKnowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GISKnowledgeof Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) requiredQualificationsCurrently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related fieldStrong interest in transportationAbility to work on a computer remotely if necessaryAbility to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessaryCheck out all the latest news and projects happening across VHB here.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 differentiating employee experience, which includes:Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplaceWe 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.#LI-JD1

Created: 2025-10-08