Transit and Rail (Civil) Co-op

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Transit and Rail Co-op - Boston, MA is designed to introduce students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants’ academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path. 

Co-op terms generally run from January - June 2026.

VHB has a specialized and dedicated Transit & Rail Practice providing integrated services for commuter rail, heavy rail, light rail, intercity/high-speed rail, freight rail, bus rapid transit, bus, and streetcar systems in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Our team assists transportation agencies through all phases of a project with environmental documentation; station, facility, and right-of-way design; transit/rail structures; rail systems; planning; cost estimation; grant submittals; demand estimation; and operations analysis and simulation. We provide all phases of transit and rail planning, engineering, and operations analysis to help bring these projects to life. 

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 Abilities 

• 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 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 on a computer remotely if necessary 
• Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary 

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We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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.

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