Planning Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New York City, NY office is seeking a summer intern for the Planning team. Our team provides expertise in environmental planning, entitlements and approvals, transit and rail 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, and corridor planning studies.
• Prepare planning documentation, including narratives, presentations, meeting/outreach materials, and graphics.
• Conduct field visits to collect data and photograph project sites throughout the five boroughs.
• Participate in public engagement and outreach efforts.
• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.
• Provide 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.
• Experienced and comfort working with Arc-GIS, Excel, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino. 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 and 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 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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