Environmental Planning Intern - Summer 2025

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City team is looking for an Environmental Planning Intern to join our Environmental Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Assessment Statements/Forms, Environmental Impact Statements and similar environmental review documentation, which includes preparing quantitative, qualitative and spatial analyses for the planning-related chapters, including: land use, zoning and public policy; community facilities; open space; socioeconomic conditions; shadows; urban design; and infrastructure.
• Prepare environmental permitting documents
• Conduct site visits for various projects to survey land use, urban design, historic resources, and site conditions
• Consult and coordinate with regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with project team members

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Fast learner, self-motivated
• Highly organized
• Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks concurrently
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS
• Experience with SketchUp and Adobe Suite a plus

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a current student working towards their BS or master’s degree in urban planning/studies, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.

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 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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