Traffic Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Rhode Island is seeking a Traffic Intern for Summer 2027 to support multimodal transportation projects, data collection, and analysis.

The role involves collaboration with staff and clients, assisting in planning and engineering solutions, data mining and visualization, and report preparation. The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, with a comprehensive benefits program and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Traffic Intern - Summer 2027

VHB's Providence, Rhode Island office is seeking Traffic Intern to join the team for Summer 2027.

Our team works with public, private, and institutional clients to support a variety of projects. Our services include design of multilane highways and interchanges to the reconstruction of arterials and local roads, bridges, small intersection improvements, on- and off-street bicycle facilities, operational analysis, multimodal planning, conceptual design, parking analysis, and safety evaluations. We collaborate across our footprint with numerous other VHB groups on many of our transformative projects.

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 Attributes

• 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
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field

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.