Transportation Planning Intern- Summer 2026

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Atlanta, GA office is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern to join the Transportation Systems team for Summer 2026.

Candidates should have an interest in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering and desire to support a wide range of planning studies that include multimodal planning, community planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, corridors analysis, and coordination of public involvement and agency outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results
• Assistance with development of support materials for public involvement programs and attendance of public meetings as needed
• Support of project-related documentation for a range of transportation planning studies, traffic operations projects, grant initiatives, and multi-modal / transit-oriented projects.
• Performance of field data collection and other on-site project support activities

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and work in a team environment
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Excellent attention to detail
• Some knowledge and experience in data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel
• Experience with common software tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and graphics software such as Adobe Creative Suite 

Qualifications

• Interest in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or related field

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

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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