Intern, Vegetation Management

About the Role

VELCO's Advancing Grid Intelligence through Learning Experiences (AGILE) Program is a summer internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate college students. As a Vegetation Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in supporting field and analytical activities to ensure vegetation near VELCO’s transmission lines is identified, managed, and maintained in accordance with established standards and cycles.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• GIS technology
• Data analysis
• Environmental awareness
• Field work
• Relationship building

Qualifications

• Currently 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 to a collaborative environment.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Significant field work.
• Ability to safely navigate transmission rights-of-way, wooded areas, uneven terrain, steep slopes, and other outdoor environments.
• Walking extended distances through wooded and uneven terrain.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing over natural obstacles.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Carrying field equipment and technology.

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Open office setting.
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering, finance, and operations.

Important Considerations

• Must live in close proximity to Rutland, Vermont during the 10-week summer internship program.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Compensation: $15.00 - $18.50 - $22.00/hour