New York City, NY, US
5 days ago
Planning Intern Summer 2025
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Planning Intern Summer 2025 Job Locations US-NY-New York City ID 2025-5053 Category Intern/Co-op Type Temporary Full-Time Career Stage Type Intern/Co-op # of Openings 3 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City, NY office is seeking a summer intern for roles with the Planning team. Our team provides expertise in environmental planning, entitlements and approvals, transit planning, urban strategy and planning, and urban technology.

 

Responsibilities

Prepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.Assist in site analysis, concept development, feasibility studies.Prepare planning documentation, including narratives, presentations, and graphics.Participate in public engagement and outreach efforts.Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.Project management support.Prepare presentation materials, including reports, memos, and project deliverables.

Skills and Attributes

Curiosity in the built environment and flexibility to work on various planning team tasks as needed. Critical thinking and confidence to apply this to project work. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience and comfort working with Rhino, Arc-GIS, Excel, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with visualization software, scripting, and statistics is a plus. Fast learner, self-motivated, and highly organized.Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks concurrently.Comfort and enthusiasm to work on multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.Comfort and enthusiasm to work across disciplines.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning/studies, environmental science, public policy, or a related field. 

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position located in New York 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 innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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