VHB
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Transportation Planning and Operations Co-op - Watertown, 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.
Our Transportation Planning & Operations team works with public, private, and institutional clients to support a variety of projects. Our services include operational analysis, multimodal planning, conceptual design, parking analysis, and safety evaluations. We collaborate across our footprint with numerous other VHB groups such as Traffic Design, Transportation Engineering, Environmental and Land Development on many of our transformative projects.
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
Benefits 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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VHB’s Transportation Planning and Operations Co-op - Watertown, 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.
Our Transportation Planning & Operations team works with public, private, and institutional clients to support a variety of projects. Our services include operational analysis, multimodal planning, conceptual design, parking analysis, and safety evaluations. We collaborate across our footprint with numerous other VHB groups such as Traffic Design, Transportation Engineering, Environmental and Land Development on many of our transformative projects.
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
Benefits 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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