Water Resources Engineering Intern

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB, a nationally recognized leader in design, is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to work in our South Burlington, VT office. This position will involve tasks such as field work throughout Vermont and neighboring states, data processing and analysis, hydrologic modeling, drafting plans and specification-writing. Typical field duties may include supporting the design of water-resources engineering projects; construction observation; testing of soil, groundwater, and surface water quality; collection of soil and water samples. Key responsibilities will involve the ability to conduct tasks independently and as part of a team, with instruction and mentoring from project managers and other field/data technicians. Responsibilities may involve working in remote field locations, at night, on weekends, and/or in challenging weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Assist with fieldwork, including construction observation, environmental monitoring, water sampling, stream gauging, and well monitoring.
• Assist in the preparation of state and federal environmental permit applications for public and private-sector projects
• Research and interpret environmental laws and regulations
• Gather and interpret required environmental project-related data
• Hydrologic modeling and performing calculations / spreadsheet analysis
• Drafting plans and specification-writing
• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work long hours outside during adverse conditions
• 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
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Hiring Salary Range: $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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