Electrical Engineering Co-op

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op to gain hands-on experience on transit signal systems and railroad projects, working with engineers on design, calculations, and documentation.

The program runs January–June 2027 and offers exposure to CAD tools like MicroStation and AutoCAD, collaborative mentoring, and a path to developing core EE skills in a real-world infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in electrical engineering
• Must be able to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in electrical engineering

Responsibilities

• Interact with VHB staff, clients and consultants to advance projects
• Perform engineering calculations
• Prepare preliminary and final design plans
• Create contract documents including specifications
• Develop engineers' estimates
• Prepare construction documents
• Produce railway signal design drawings in CAD
• Survey existing signal equipment on MBTA lines

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

CAD software

Education

Electrical engineering undergraduate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineering Co-op

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Transit and Rail Co-op - Boston, 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.

Co-op terms generally run from January - June 2027.

Co-ops will work on electrical engineering projects and will learn technical skills and computational software with relation to railroad and transit signal systems.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents including specifications
• Engineer's estimates
• Preparing construction documents
• Produce/draw railway signal design drawings in CAD
• Survey of existing signal equipment on the MBTA's transit and/or heavy rail lines

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
• Exposure to CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in electrical engineering
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in electrical engineering

The hourly pay range for this position, located in Massachusetts, 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

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.