Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in New York City is seeking a civil engineering intern for Summer 2027 to support planning and engineering projects across transportation, land development, and urban design.

The role involves data collection, analysis, fieldwork, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence at least 3 days per week, typically Tuesday through Thursday, and about 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
• Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects.
• 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 and assemble reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Self-motivated

Education

Civil engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

About the Position

VHB's New York City office is looking for a civil engineering intern to join our team!

It's our priority to understand our client's operating environment and infrastructure challenges so that we can navigate the site permitting and approvals process. We provide creative integrated solutions that help make challenging development projects a reality. We are there at every stage of a project - starting with a due diligence investigation, to obtaining site survey, providing conceptual to final design, permitting and providing construction administration and project closeout. We work closely with VHBers across disciplines, along with our partnering consultants to ensure that the project fulfills the needs of our client.

Position Details

• Location: New York City, NY (VHB NYC office)
• Work model: Hybrid, with in-office presence required at least 3 days per week, generally Tuesday through Thursday
• Term: Summer 2027, full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)

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 Abilities

• 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 preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word and Excel) required

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering or related field
• Strong interest in land development, transportation, urban design, environmental, or energy sector
• Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary

The hourly pay range for this position, located in New York, 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

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready 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.