Water Resources Scientist Intern - Summer 2026VHB • Bedford, NH, United States

Water Resources Scientist Intern - Summer 2026

VHB • Bedford, NH, United States

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Water Resources Scientist Intern - Summer 2026

Job Locations

US-NH-Bedford

2025-5539

Category

Intern / Co-op

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Intern / Co-op

# of Openings

Overview

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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Intern Summer 2026 • Bedford, NH, United States