Transportation Co-op

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Transportation Co-Op - Winooski, VT 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 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 terms generally run from January – July 2026.

This co-op position will assist the Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems, and Structures groups. Projects include complete streets, pathways, bridges, rail projects, and traffic analysis and design. The successful intern candidate will learn technical skills and computational software programs necessary to assist in the completion of transportation projects throughout the state and northeast region.

Responsibilities 

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation
• Assist with completion of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction plans
• Assist with traffic impact studies, scoping studies, and safety and alternatives analyses
• Assist with bridge scoping studies and alternatives analysis
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates
• Perform field investigations and data collection for new and ongoing projects

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with teammates
• Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related studies
• Interest in transportation engineering/planning, structural design, and/or traffic engineering
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads experience preferred

Hiring Salary Range: The estimated hiring salary range for this position is $23/hr - $25/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and co-op experience.

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 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.

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