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VHB is hiring an Environmental Sustainability Planning Intern to join our Watertown, MA office and support a wide variety of projects across our environmental planning practice. VHB is seeking a student who has interest in preparing environmental review documentation in accordance with the federal-level National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), as well as other environmental studies for a diverse set of clients. This person will also be expected to support the team’s growing portfolio of sustainability and climate action planning projects, which range from high-level plans (e.g., net zero road mapping) to detailed technical analyses (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions accounting).
VHB’s environmental planning practice provides a wide range of services to our clients including sustainability plans, climate action plans, resilience adaptation plans, municipal vulnerability preparedness assessments, comprehensive master plans, solid waste management, air quality and noise studies, cultural resource consultation, community engagement, water conservation and water quality projects. The internship will involve office and field work related to these services. We are looking for applicants that have an interest in our full range of environmental services.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a team of planners and engineers on NEPA/MEPA and similar environmental reviews, as well as a variety of sustainability- and climate action-forward projects
- Support data collection, management, and analysis
- Support the development of memoranda, reports, and other project documentation
- Support site visits and other field work
- Support public and other stakeholder outreach
- Use technical tools such as Esri’s ArcMap (GIS) and Microsoft Office
Skills and abilities:
- Excellent verbal, analytical, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with attention to details and ability to think critically
- Must be able to work both independently and as a part of project teams
- Capable of balancing multiple tasks and projects
- Understanding of NEPA, environmental planning, and Sustainability Planning is a plus
- Familiarity with technical analyses and tools
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a B.S./B.A. in planning, environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field.
- Currently pursuing a M.S./M.A. degree is a plus.
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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