Structural Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Providence, RI, is seeking a Structures Intern for Summer 2027 to join the team and contribute to bridge and structural projects.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world design challenges and a path to develop essential professional skills. You will work with experienced staff to perform calculations, analyze concepts, prepare reports, and assist with construction plans, traffic studies, and multi‑disciplinary coordination, while learning how

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related studies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to support different engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Task management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Structural Intern - Summer 2027

Job Locations: US-RI-Providence

Job Details

• ID: 2026-6243
• Category: Intern/Co-op
• Type: Temporary Full-Time
• Career Stage Type: Intern/Co-op
• # of Openings: 1

About the Position

VHB's Providence, Rhode Island office is seeking Structures Intern to join the team for the summer of 2027.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

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 traffic impact studies, scoping studies, and alternatives analyses
• 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 Engineering or related studies

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

The hourly pay range for this position, located in Rhode Island, 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.

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