Transportation Engineering/ Planning Intern- Summer 2026

About the position

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

Requirements
• 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
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field

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