GIS Intern- Summer 2025

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s South Burlington, VT office is looking for a talented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) intern to join our team. The qualified candidate will contribute across multiple project teams and provide a range of GIS services relating to transportation, safety analysis and environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Development, synthesis, management, and analysis of data
• GIS mapping production
• Editing geographic data
• Assist with fieldwork, including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and rare plant and wildlife surveys
• Assist in the preparation of local, state, and federal environmental permits for public and private-sector projects
• Writing and technical reporting
• Research and interpret environmental laws and regulations
• Gather and interpret required environmental project-related data
• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner

Skills and Attributes

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with guidance
• Background experience working with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro and Online.
• Ability to perform basic GIS analysis and query operations
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite especially Excel
• Ability to work long hours outside during adverse conditions

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree in geography, cartography, planning, engineering, computer science, transportation, or a related field
• 2 years of completed coursework with related to GIS is preferred
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and Online is preferred
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Valid driver's license

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

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 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  

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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