Transportation Planning & Operations Co-op — Real-World Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Transportation Planning and Operations Co-op in Watertown, MA. This program introduces students to professional work, offering hands-on learning and collaboration across practice areas to explore career paths.

Co-op terms typically run January through June 2027. The team supports public, private, and institutional clients with multimodal planning, parking analysis, safety evaluations, and operational analysis, collaborating across VHB groups.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, planning or a related field.
• Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sector.
• Ability to work remotely if necessary.
• Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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 on-site project support activities.
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Drawing and mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or planning degree (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Transportation Planning and Operations Co-op in Watertown, MA. This program introduces students to professional work, offering hands-on learning and collaboration across practice areas to explore career paths.

Co-op terms typically run January through June 2027. The team supports public, private, and institutional clients with multimodal planning, parking analysis, safety evaluations, and operational analysis, collaborating across VHB groups.