Environmental Intern - Summer 2026

VHB • Providence, RI

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Providence, RI office is looking for an Environmental Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026. This internship may assist with our Water Resources, Site Investigation and Remediation, and Natural Resources teams.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with teammates
• Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science or related field
• VHB does not provide housing for internships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide array of water resources related studies and analysis including: Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of stormwater systems, analysis and design of conveyance systems, design of stormwater management facilities, coastal impacts, and floodplain analysis
• Conduct data collection and field work
• Analysis of impaired watersheds and identification of potential areas for stormwater treatment
• Support projects related to stormwater permitting compliance for municipal, industrial and transportation clients
• Wetland delineations
• Threatened and endangered species surveys
• Plant identification and vegetation inventory

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: 1,001-5,000 employees