About the role#
Bohler is seeking a Permitting Intern for the Summer 2027 term in our Melville, New York office. You will work alongside permitting, design, and project professionals to support active land development projects. This role provides an opportunity to learn how documentation, agency reviews, and project communication function throughout the approval process.
What you'll do#
- Learn the stages of the permitting process and how applications progress through jurisdictional review.
- Assist with organizing permit applications, fee information, signatures, and plan sets.
- Track application status, deadlines, agency comments, and project milestones.
- Research jurisdictional filing requirements with guidance from the team.
- Maintain organized agency information and project records.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Melville, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for petition-based employment visas.
About Bohler
Bohler is a land development consulting and technical design firm founded in 1981. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It serves developers, owners, and real estate professionals across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. The firm provides services including site civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and urban planning.
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