ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s growing Land Development Group is seeking a Civil Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. Potential for candidate to be based out of our Springfield, MA office.
Responsibilities
- Technical and design report writing
- Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for a multitude of land development projects
- Civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy, and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout
- Assist in the preparation and/or reviewing design criteria, drawings, and specifications
- Assist in the compilation of Stormwater Management reports, including Hydrologic modeling and pipe sizing
- Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents
- Attending meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to think critically and creatively in a team-focused environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience preparing graphics and maps
- GIS, HydroCAD, and StormCAD experience a plus
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering ungraduate or graduate program
Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position is $19 to $28 per hour. The final compensation will be based on a
variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
VHB does not provide housing for interns.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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