Transit and Rail Planning Intern - Summer 2025

Overview:
ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City team is looking for a Transit and Rail Planning Intern to join our Transit and Rail Planning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

 

Responsibilities

Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner

Assist in development of transit planning studies and solutions

Compile and analyze transit data

Preparation of GIS-based mapping and graphics

Support public and stakeholder engagement activities

Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports

Conducting site visits for various transit projects, as needed

Consulting with transit agencies

Coordinating and taking direction from project team members

Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Capable of conducting multiple assignments concurrently and working well within a team environment

Familiarity with NYC and regional transit agencies and transportation policies

Proficiency with communication, presentation, and data analysis tools

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and ArcGIS

A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve

Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

Candidates must be a current student working towards their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning or engineering or related field

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position located in New York is $19/hr - $28/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

 

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 , 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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