Environmental/Energy Intern - Summer 2026

VHB • Portland, ME

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About The Position

VHB’s South Portland, ME office is looking for a Environmental/Energy Intern to join our team for summer of 2026.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in the field which will involve travel and use of personal vehicle, extended hours, overnight stays and may include challenging field and weather conditions
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with teammates and clients
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Candidates must be a current student working towards their bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science or a natural science related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner
• Assist with wetland delineations as part of a 2-person field crew
• Assist with mobile data collection for wetland delineations
• Assist with plant identification, vegetation inventory and soils analysis
• Perform GPS collection using mobile technology and perform data management
• Provide permit compliance monitoring including weekly progress reports for utility projects after internal training provided
• Assist with water quality monitoring fieldwork and data processing
• Perform data entry, research, and analysis
• Assist with writing, reporting and permit application preparation
• Assist with environmental permitting support

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees