Electrical Engineering Co-op

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Boston, MA office is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op to join our Transit and Rail team.

Co-ops will work on electrical engineering projects and will learn technical skills and computational software with relation to railroad and transit signal 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 signal design drawings in CAD
• Survey of existing signal equipment on the MBTA's 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 at Northeastern University
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in electrical engineering

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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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