Structural Intern – Summer 2027

About the role

VHB’s Providence, Rhode Island office is seeking a 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

• 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

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related studies

Pay

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 VHB’s Total Rewards Program.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist – Building What’s Next, Together.