Vegetation Management Intern - Field GIS & Forestry VT

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

VELCO is seeking a motivated Vegetation Management Intern to support field and analytical activities that ensure vegetation near transmission lines is identified, managed, and maintained to established standards. You will gain hands-on experience with field work, GIS, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to help maintain Vermont’s reliable electric grid.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in forestry, natural resources, or a related field, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, arboriculture, GIS, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of vegetation management, forestry, arboriculture, or natural resource practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; eagerness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Vegetation inventory and field assessment.
• Treatment polygon and landowner data management.
• CCAA plot activities.
• Signoff and foot patrol.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

VELCO is seeking a motivated Vegetation Management Intern to support field and analytical activities that ensure vegetation near transmission lines is identified, managed, and maintained to established standards. You will gain hands-on experience with field work, GIS, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to help maintain Vermont’s reliable electric grid.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in forestry, natural resources, or a related field, with strong analytical and