Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

VHB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB’s Tampa, FL team seeks a Structural Intern for Summer 2027. You will work with engineers to support projects of varying sizes and complexity, applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.

This role offers hands-on experience in transportation-related structural design and multidisciplinary collaboration. The internship focuses on learning, with opportunities to contribute to calculations, plans, and field data collection, while developing professional skills in a team-driven

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Interest in transportation engineering or structural design.
• MicroStation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner.
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation.
• Assist with completion of construction plans (conceptual to final).
• Assist with bridge scoping studies and alternatives analysis.
• Perform quantity take-offs and construction estimates calculations.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection for projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Gain hands-on Structures experience with VHB’s Tampa, FL team during Summer 2027 . As a Structural Intern , you’ll work alongside team members to support projects of varying sizes and complexity.

Overview

Gain hands-on Structures experience with VHB’s Tampa, FL team during Summer 2027 . As a Structural Intern , you’ll work alongside team members to support projects of varying sizes and complexity. This opportunity will allow you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, strengthen your technical and professional skills, and learn how multidisciplinary teams develop solutions that add value through the built environment in their communities.

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

Skills And Attributes

• 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

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related studies
• Interest in transportation engineering, structural design, or a related field
• MicroStation experience preferred

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Student Housing and Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate must be able to work on-site in VHB's Tampa, FL office.

The hourly pay range for this position, located in Florida, 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, 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.