ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB partners with CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training) in a 10-week paid internship program designed to introduce women and people of color to the commercial real estate industry. The CREST Internship program runs from 6/1/2026-8/7/2026.

Experience the activity and workflows of a large engineering firm – focusing on Civil Engineering, Permitting, Environmental Resources, Survey, Planning & Landscape Architecture, and Structures. The Intern will rotate departments to get exposure to different services within VHB.

The internship will be virtual and in-person and be supplemented with site visits to various locations in MA to assist with field work. Rotation between VHBs Watertown and Boston offices.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with engineers as they develop design solutions for urban and suburban building projects
• Participate in site construction observations
• Exposure to CAD based design and computer modelling of stormwater systems
• Participate in site research and on-site evaluations
• Gain insight on what it takes to permit large and complicated real estate development projects by working closely with the Permitting Team
• Work side by side with team leaders, assist with the preparation of an environmental filing to gain experience with all the different technical studies required for a filing
• Assist with field survey
• Get exposure to plan preparation and registry research
• Work side by side with planners and they develop plans for communities and private developers

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering major or a student who is enrolled in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Structural Engineering or Landscape Architecture. Strong desire for further exposure to the industry.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, GIS, CAD drafting software
• Member of the CREST Program

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position is $19/hr. - $30/hr. 

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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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