Permitting Intern, Summer 2027

Bohler • Melville, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bohler's Melville, New York office is seeking a curious and organized Permitting Intern for Summer 2027 to support land development projects across the outer New York City metropolitan area. The intern will work alongside permitting, design, and project professionals to assist with active applications and learn how jurisdictional requirements, documentation, agency reviews, and project communication contribute to the approval process.

The position offers exposure to active permit applications and jurisdictional approval processes, along with an understanding of how permitting supports the land development lifecycle. The intern will collaborate with permitting professionals, designers, engineers, and project teams, and receive guidance and feedback focused on internship goals and professional development.

Bohler provides land development consulting and site design services for commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas requiring formal USCIS filings, though employer support letters for TN or E-3 status may be available when business needs permit. Bohler is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during application and interviews.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interest in permitting, land development, construction, planning, real estate development, or project coordination.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization, attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn as part of a team.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program in a field related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Learn the stages of the permitting process and how applications progress through jurisdictional review and approval.
• Assist with organizing permit applications, fee information, signatures, plan sets, and supporting documentation.
• Help track application status, deadlines, agency comments, inspections, and project milestones.
• Research jurisdictional filing requirements with guidance from the permitting team.
• Gather information from permitting, design, and project team members to support active applications.
• Help maintain organized agency information and electronic and paper project records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) match of 1:1 up to 6%.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for bi-annual performance bonuses and annual salary reviews or adjustments.
• Office and company-wide events.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED