Traffic Intern – Summer 2027

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB’s Providence, Rhode Island office is seeking Traffic Intern to join the team for Summer 2027. Our 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. Responsibilities Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions Assist in data mining and visualization Perform analysis of data or calculations Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports Skills and Attributes Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Team oriented with strong capability to work independently Self-motivated with attention to detail A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a 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 assist in the development of planning and engineering solutions, including data mining, visualization, and field data collection. They will also collaborate with staff and consultants to prepare written documents and reports for various infrastructure projects.

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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

• Data visualizationPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• AutoCADPreferred

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• Traffic engineering
• Data mining
• Data visualization
• Operational analysis
• Multimodal planning
• Conceptual design
• Parking analysis
• Safety evaluations
• AutoCAD
• GIS
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Operational Analysis
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Operations Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Civil Engineering
• Conceptual Design
• Data Mining
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Visualization
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Consulting
• Construction
• Data & Analytics
• Traffic Intern
• Transportation Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Transportation Planners
• Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week