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Structures Intern – Summer 2026
InternshipOn-site
Location
Wethersfield, CT
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
4 days ago
Skills
civil engineeringautocadgismicrosoft officecommunication skillstime managementteamworkattention to detailself-motivation
Job Description
Summary: VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers. They are seeking a Summer Intern to assist the Structural Team, providing hands-on learning opportunities and helping the intern explore related areas of practice.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and other consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
- Assist with the development of planning and engineering solutions
- Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation
- Assist with completion of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction plans
- Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates
- Perform field investigations and data collection for new and ongoing projects
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with team members
- Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
- Self-motivated with attention to detail
- Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadline
- A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS; MicroStation experience, or the desire/ability to learn, a plus
Required Skills: Civil Engineering, AutoCAD, GIS
Important Skills: Microsoft Office
Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: 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
Benefits
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