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Locations

Providence, Rhode Island

Located in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood, VHB’s Providence office brings together professionals providing engineering, planning, design, and environmental services for projects across the Ocean State and in Southeastern Massachusetts. We partner with transportation agencies, institutions, developers, and state and local governments to deliver complex projects while helping to enhance Rhode Island’s unique mix of urban, suburban, and coastal environment and infrastructure.

1 Cedar Street
Suite 400
Providence, RI 02903​

Phone: (401) 272-8100

Visitor parking is on the highway side of our building. On-street parking also available.

Justin Dufresne, PE

Justin Dufresne, PE

Managing Director

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Awards!

ENR-NE Design Firm of the Year (2024) 

Providence Business News Best Places to Work (2024)  

WTS-RI Employer of the Year (2020) 
 

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Featured Content

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Rob Smedberg talks future campus

White Paper

Justin Dufresne examines repositioning big box retailers

Representative Projects

Wrong-Way Driving Detection Systems

Wrong-Way Driving Detection Systems Nationwide

A digital rendering of Brown University’s new Performing Arts Center surrounding a green space with trees and students walking across a crosswalk.

Lindeman Performing Arts Center at Brown University Providence, RI

A printed copy of the Rhode Island SHSP on a desk with a pen.

Rhode Island Strategic Highway Safety Plan Statewide, RI

Massachusetts coastline on sunny day.

Revolution Wind Farm Onshore Acoustic Bat Surveys Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Aerial view of reconstruction of Louisquisset Pike Bridge in Rhode Island, which carries Rt. 146 over Rt.116.

Louisquisset Pike Bridge Reconstruction Lincoln, RI

VHBer in white hardhat conducting visual bat inspection.

RIDOT Master Price Agreement Visual Bridge Assessments Rhode Island

Exterior view of Brown University’s new Health and Wellness Center and Residence Hall

Brown University Health & Wellness Center Providence, RI

The Route 79 and I-195 interchange in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Route 79/I-195 Interchange Improvements Fall River and Somerset, MA

Exterior view of St.George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island.

St. George’s School Middletown, RI

A surveyor works in the field.

Land Survey Services for Enbridge Various Locations

VHB provides air quality analysis support for grant applications, including RIDOT‘s Pell Bridge project.

Air Analysis for Grant Support Rhode Island

A bridge over a river in downtown Providence with city buildings in background.

Road-Stream Crossing Manual Rhode Island

Electrical grid for energy project.

Eversource Environmental Services New England

Students walk alongside the Brown University Engineering Research Center (ERC)

Brown University Providence, RI

Stormwater management at TF Green.

Rhode Island Airport Corporation, Multiple Projects Warwick, RI

Transmission tower against a colorful sunset

Environmental & Engineering Services for National Grid New England & New York

Aerial view of RIDOT Stormwater Program.

Statewide Stormwater Program Support Rhode Island

Wind turbine at sea

Revolution Wind Farm Rhode Island

Chipotle and Piezoni’s Pizza at the Shoppes at Wayfair in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Shoppes at Mayfaire Attleboro, MA

One of the most heavily traveled segments of I-95 is in Providence

I-95 Providence Viaduct Providence, RI

People gather and walk around the exterior of brick train station with glass walkways and windows.

Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Pawtucket, RI

Electric cars plugged into charging stations.

Narragansett Indian Tribe Climate Action Plan Charlestown, RI

MBTA commuter rail on the South Coast Rail in Massachusetts.

South Coast Rail Southeastern Massachusetts

Map showing the locations of RIDOT’s planned new connections.

RIDOT On-Call Grant Services INFRA Grant Quonset, RI

News + Insights

A sunny street view featuring a brick-lined sidewalk with trees providing shade, parked cars, and a building with a RISD flag hanging from a flagpole.

Project Win Rhode Island

VHB to Develop Stormwater Master Plan for RISD
Leaders Seth Lattrell, Chris Lovett, Mike Carragher, Meredith Avery, Tom Jackmin, Kristine Zimmerman, and Elizabeth Grob accept VHB’s awards.

Awards & Recognition

VHB Accepts Two Awards at Engineering News-Record Annual Ceremony
A blonde woman in a red shirt, sitting at a table.

In the News

Skye Levin Publishes Resiliency Planning Article in ITE Journal
Bryce Corlett smiles at the camera wearing a blue shirt and glasses.

Key New Hire

Bryce Corlett Joins VHB to Strengthen Coastal Engineering and Resiliency
Rich Lewis and Stephen Quina smiling at the camera with text "Q&A with VHB's Rich Lewis & Stephen Quina."

People + Culture

An Interview with Rich Lewis and Stephen Quina: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Energy Solutions
Map of Newport project area.

Project Milestone

VHB Clients Secure Crucial Grants to Advance Community Projects
VHB's impactful presence at the ITE Annual Meeting with notable sessions and award-winning innovations.

Conference & Events Pennsylania

VHB Shines at ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit with Sessions and Awards
Team members at a bridge construction site

Massachusetts

VHB and Barletta Heavy Division: A Legacy of Design-Build Partnerships
A rendering of the MLK corridor with two lanes of cars, a new green median, and separated multiuse paths

Project Milestone

VHB Helps Three Clients Secure RAISE Grants for Transportation Projects
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