Structural Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Wethersfield, CT is seeking a Structural Intern for Summer 2027. This temporary full-time role offers exposure to diverse projects and a collaborative team environment across disciplines.

You will assist with calculations, reports, and construction plans, supporting bridge and structure studies while developing technical and professional skills in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interact with teammates to advance projects in a timely manner.
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation.
• Assist with construction plan generation at conceptual, preliminary, and final stages.
• Assist with structure type studies, scoping studies, and alternatives analyses.
• Assist with bridge scoping studies and alternatives analysis.
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection for projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Structural Intern - Summer 2027

Job Locations: US-CT-Wethersfield

Type: Temporary Full-Time

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Wethersfield, CT team is looking for a talented Structural Design Intern to join us for the Summer of 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with VHB teammates 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 structure type 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
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, or related field

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

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