Electrical Engineering Intern

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s NYC office is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the team for Summer 2024. Interns will work on electrical engineering projects and will learn technical skills and computational software with relation to railroad and transit electrical systems.

Responsibilities

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

Engineering calculations

Preliminary and final design plans

Contract documents including specifications

Engineer's estimates

Preparing construction documents

Produce/draw railway electrical design drawings in CAD

Survey of existing electrical equipment on the transit and/or heavy rail lines

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients

Self-motivated with attention to detail

Exposure to CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD

Qualifications

Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently

Strong interest in electrical engineering

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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