Track Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

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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