Highway Design Intern - Summer 2027

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB’s Providence, RI team is looking for a talented Highway Design Intern to join us for the Summer of 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Responsibilities Use and create geospatial transportation data. Create text and spreadsheet documents and manipulate data. Effectively interact with VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner. Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation design and solutions for a multitude of transportation and highway-related projects Skills and Attributes Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to independently perform multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with coworkers. Self-motivated with attention to detail. Familiarity with transportation planning and traffic engineering principles and resources. Team oriented with strong capability to work independently. Qualifications Currently pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree in civil engineering, or related field VHB does not provide housing for internships. The hourly pay range for this position, located in Rhode Island, is $19 to $30. The actual hourly rate offered 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 hourly range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. VHB offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist Building what’s next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. When you join VHB, you’ll find: Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success Support to grow your skills and lead through change Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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

The intern will create and manage geospatial transportation data while collaborating with professionals to develop transportation design solutions. They will also be responsible for preparing documentation and interacting with staff to ensure project timelines are met.

Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with transportation planning principles are required.

• 401(k) plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Wellness programs • Tuition reimbursement • Recognition programs

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geospatial transportation data
• Transportation design
• Traffic engineering
• Transportation planning
• Data manipulation
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Curiosity
• Self-Motivation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Civil Engineering
• Highway Design
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Traffic Engineering
• Transportation Planning
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Highway Designer
• Transportation Engineer
• Civil Engineers
• Transportation Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week