What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Intern- Summer 2025 position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s growing South Burlington, VT office is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2025. This position will primarily assist the Structures group with some assistance to the Transportation Engineering and Transportation Systems groups. Projects include rehabilitation and replacement of highway, rail, and pedestrian bridges with associated structural and roadway 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
W e 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:
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s growing South Burlington, VT office is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2025. This position will primarily assist the Structures group with some assistance to the Transportation Engineering and Transportation Systems groups. Projects include rehabilitation and replacement of highway, rail, and pedestrian bridges with associated structural and roadway 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 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
- Assist with traffic impact studies, scoping studies, and alternatives analyses
- 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
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related studies
- Interest in structural design, transportation engineering/planning, and/or traffic engineering
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads experience preferred
W e 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
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
