Water Resources Scientist Intern – Summer 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Bedford, NH office is looking for a Water Resources Scientist Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026.

Our Water Resources Team is comprised of both scientists and engineers who work throughout New Hampshire and New England. Our scientists focus on water quality investigations, stormwater regulatory compliance, and stormwater field inspection services. We work with both public and private clients in the municipal, institutional, energy, transportation, and real estate sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, construction site inspections, water quality sampling of lakes and streams, and stormwater system investigations
• Prepare daily reports of field investigations documenting compliance status
• Conduct statistical and geospatial analysis of data using software programs such as R Studio and ArcGIS
• Provide support for EPA NPDES regulatory compliance programs for construction, municipal, and industrial sources of stormwater discharge
• Prepare technical reports, charts, and figures
• Support the development of local, state, and federal permit applications

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Team oriented
• Strong data and geospatial analytical skills

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, data science, earth science, or a related field
• No prior internship experience required, but previous internship experience is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within New Hampshire
• Ability to perform field work in adverse weather conditions over uneven terrain

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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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