Traction Power Intern – Summer 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City office is seeking a Traction Power Intern to join the team for Summer of 2026. The intern will work on various transit and rail infrastructure traction power projects.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Contract documents including specifications
• Assist in planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transit-focused system infrastructure projects
• Produce/draw railway signal and comms design drawings in CAD
• Survey of existing signal and comms equipment on MTA and MNR

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Exposure to CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in comms and signal engineering

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position located in New York is $19/hr - $30/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

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.

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