Urban Technology Intern

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City team is looking for an Urban Technology Intern to join our team. This is a temporary position and is anticipated to last approximately three months with the potential for extension. 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

• Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner 
• Work with Planning and Technology team to perform GIS, 3D modeling and computational design tasks
• Assist in development of applications and technology solutions
• Assist in developing ETL workflows and data flows.
• Ability to develop dashboards and data visualizations
• Assist in development of big data and AI/ML Solutions
• Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
• Perform analysis of data or calculations 
• Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities 
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports 

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 technical computer skills including 3D Modeling, GIS, Analytics
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of big data, and building and training generative AI models are a plus
• Experience working with programming, data science, and data visualization through scripting tools and languages such as Python, R, SQL and/or Knime are a plus
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, and/or Databricks are a plus
• Experience with computational design using ArcGIS, Esri Modelbuilder, Rhino/Grasshopper, Autodesk Revit/Dynamo, and/or Unreal/Blueprints are a plus
• Experience providing solutions engineering with the Esri, Autodesk, and/or Bentley suites are a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a current student working towards their BS or master’s degree in urban planning/studies, architecture/urban design, landscape architecture, data science, GIS, computer and applied science, environmental science, public policy, or a related field
• Experience in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering and/or Architecture are pluses

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’s NYC staff normally work Tuesday through Thursday in our office at One Penn Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. Work on Mondays and Fridays is usually performed remote.

VHB provides all computer hardware and software necessary to perform assigned work. 

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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