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Track Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

CompanyVHB
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the development of plans, specifications, and analyses related to railroad track design projects. Responsibilities also include preparing basic sketches and calculations for site plan designs such as layout and grading.
Internship Type
temporary
Salary Range
$19 - $28
Company Size
2716
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are VHB. Our inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.
About the Role

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City Transit & Rail team is looking for a Track Engineering Intern to join the team for Summer of 2026. Our group focuses on Railroad projects, primarily track design. We design plans and profiles for railroads. We have clients from all over the region that we do work for and are currently expanding our Track Engineering department.  Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development of plans, specs and analyses
  • Prepares basic sketches and calculations for site plan designs (e.g., layout and grading).
Skills and Attributes
  • Basic knowledge of fundamental civil engineering concepts and practices.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard design and analysis systems preferred
  • CADD familiarity preferred
Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
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 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  

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 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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Key Skills
Track DesignRailroad ProjectsPlans DevelopmentSpecifications DevelopmentAnalysesSketches PreparationCalculations PreparationSite Plan DesignsLayout DesignGrading DesignCivil Engineering ConceptsCADD Familiarity
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation
Benefits
Flexible, hybrid workplace