Vertical Structures Intern - Summer 2027

VHB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VHB’s NYC, NY office seeks a Vertical Structures Intern to gain hands-on experience in structural design and documentation for transportation projects in New York and the Northeast. The role emphasizes learning technical skills and computational software to support team efforts.

The internship is open for summer 2027. You will collaborate with staff and clients, assist in CAD/BIM tasks, and contribute to analysis, detailing, and reporting under senior engineers’ guidance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural or Architectural Engineering with structural focus.
• Familiarity with drawing production and BIM tools is a plus (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).
• Experience with structural analysis/design software is a plus (RISA 3D, SAP2000, Enercalc).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VHB staff and clients to advance projects on schedule.
• Assist engineers with construction documents using CAD/BIM software.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks under supervision.
• Prepare written materials and reports summarizing project work.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative & precision

Time management

Structural design basics

MS Office

Basic structural analysis

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

RISA 3D

Ram Structural System

Enercalc

SAP2000

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s NYC, NY, office is looking for a Vertical Structures Intern to join our team. The successful intern candidate will learn technical skills and computational software programs necessary to assist in the completion of transportation projects throughout the state and northeast region.

Overview

VHB’s NYC, NY, office is looking for a Vertical Structures Intern to join our team. The successful intern candidate will learn technical skills and computational software programs necessary to assist in the completion of transportation projects throughout the state and northeast region.

Position is open for summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.
• Assist engineers with creation of construction documents utilizing CAD and BIM software.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks as assigned by senior structural engineers.
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.

Desired Skills And Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate design both internally with VHB staff and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Exhibits initiative and high attention to precision and accuracy while completing assigned tasks.
• Able to follow instructions on timelines of deliverables, seek guidance when needed, and elevate issues appropriately if required.
• Introductory knowledge of design of structural systems using various materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc).
• Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting, and design development tasks at various project stages.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program with a focus in structural coursework
• Familiarity with drawing production software and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, and Revit is a plus.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, Ram Structural System, Enercalc, SAP2000, etc is a plus.

The hourly pay range for this position, located in New York, 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

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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

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