Structural Intern - Summer 2027
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. VHB scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Wethersfield, CT team is looking for a talented Structural Design Intern to join us for the Summer of 2027. 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
- Effectively interact with VHB teammates to advance projects in a timely manner
- Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation
- Assist with completion of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction plans
- Assist with structure type studies, scoping studies, and alternatives analyses
- Assist with bridge scoping studies and alternatives analysis
- Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates
- Perform field investigations and data collection for new and ongoing projects
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with teammates
- Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
- Self-motivated with attention to detail
- Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or related field
VHB does not provide housing for internships.
The hourly pay range for this position, located in Connecticut, 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, people-driven, future-ready 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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