Traffic Engineering and Transportation Systems Co-op
Job Locations
US-MA-Watertown
ID
2024-4743
Category
Intern/Co-op
Type
Temporary Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Intern/Co-op
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's Traffic Engineering and Transportation Systems Co-op - Watertown, MA 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 intern 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.
Our Transportation 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.
R esponsibilities
- Preparation of roadway drawings and estimates
- Preparation right-of-way and easement plans
- Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
- Collaborate with numerous VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner
- Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
Skills and Abilities
- Excellentverbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Teamoriented with strong capability to work independently
- Self-motivatedwith 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
- Knowledgeof Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field
- Strong interest in transportation
- Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary
- Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary
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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 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.
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