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Job description
Transportation/Traffic Intern - Summer 2027
Job Locations
US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner
ID
Category
Intern/Co-op
Type
Temporary Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Intern/Co-op
# of Openings
2
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's Washington, DC and Tysons Corner, VA team is looking for talented Transportation/Traffic Interns to join our Multimodal Operations & Engineering and Transportation Systems group. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of traffic engineers and transportation planners on a variety of public, private, and institutional projects across a broad range of markets, including municipal and state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation.
Responsibilities
Work within a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of multimodal transportation projects
Develop signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal design plans in MicroStation
Develop traffic signal timing plans
Research best practices for traffic and transportation policy
Collect, tabulate, and analyze traffic data
Perform traffic engineering studies using Synchro, Vissim, and other analysis tools, including analyzing intersection and roadway levels of service and evaluating traffic improvement alternatives
Use and create geospatial transportation data for analysis and mapping
Perform quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates
Perform field work, including taking measurements and photos and visually confirming transportation facility operations
Prepare clearly organized traffic safety and engineering reports, technical memoranda, and other written documents summarizing data, analyses, findings, and recommendations
Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated with attention to detail
Ability to think critically
Strong computer skills
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Qualifications
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in civil engineering or related field
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation a plus
Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS a plus
Experience with ArcGIS a plus
The hourly pay range for this position, located in Virginia/ Washington, D.C., 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
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
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
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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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