Land Development Co-op

VHB; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB's Land Development Co-op in Hauppauge, NY introduces students to the workforce with hands-on learning across preliminary research, site surveys, conceptual/final design, permitting, and construction, in a collaborative environment.

The internship runs January–June 2027 and offers exposure to working with engineers, municipalities and consultants while developing essential professional skills and an understanding of real-world project cycles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in civil engineering

Responsibilities

• Interact with numerous VHB staff, municipalities and other consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Using AutoCAD to prepare preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents including specifications
• Engineer’s estimates

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Land Development Co-op – Hauppauge, NY is designed to introduce students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands‑on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants’ academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path.

Co‑op terms generally run from January - June 2027

Land Development engineers require a variety of skills to develop ideas and creative solutions that help make challenging development projects a reality. We are there at every stage of a project; from preliminary research, site survey, conceptual/final design, and permitting, all the way through construction. We work closely with VHBers across disciplines, and consultants to ensure a project fulfills the needs of our client.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, municipalities and other consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Using AutoCAD to prepare preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents including specifications
• Engineer’s estimates

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients
• Self‑motivated with attention to detail

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Strong interest in civil engineering

The hourly pay range for this position, located in New York, is $19 to $30. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on job‑related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted hourly range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

VHB offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist.

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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.