Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

VHB•Bedford, NH

7h•$19 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Land Development Internship in Bedford, New Hampshire, offers hands-on learning in a supportive environment and connects academic knowledge with real-world industry experience. The intern works alongside engineers and multidisciplinary partners to support development projects through research, design, permitting, and construction. The internship is intended to strengthen technical, problem-solving, and professional skills while demonstrating how teams develop creative solutions to meet client needs. This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate must be able to work on-site in VHB’s Bedford office. The intern may need to work remotely on a computer, travel locally, and complete fieldwork. The position does not offer student housing, relocation assistance, or sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization. The New Hampshire hourly pay range is $19 to $30; the actual rate depends on job-related factors. The posted range reflects base pay only. VHB describes its culture as technology-empowered, people-driven, and future-ready, with an emphasis on agility, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, learning, and development. Eligible employees may participate in a benefits package that includes the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Self-motivated and attentive to detail.
Strong work ethic and desire to learn and achieve.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary.
Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary.
Must be able to work on-site in VHB’s Bedford, New Hampshire office.
Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.
Assist in developing planning and engineering solutions.
Assist with data mining and visualization.
Perform data analysis and calculations.
Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities.
Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.