About the role#
VELCO is hiring a Vegetation Management Intern for the Summer 2027 AGILE program. This full-time internship offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to support field and analytical activities. You will help ensure vegetation near transmission lines is identified, managed, and maintained according to established standards. This role involves working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and operations, to support critical energy infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Perform vegetation inventory and field assessments.
- Manage treatment polygon and landowner data.
- Participate in CCAA plot activities.
- Conduct signoff and foot patrol duties.
- Analyze data and prepare reports.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, arboriculture, GIS, or a related field.
- A 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.
- Ability to safely navigate transmission rights-of-way, wooded areas, uneven terrain, and steep slopes.
- Reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- Location: Rutland, Vermont.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. VELCO does not provide housing or financial housing assistance.
About VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company
Vermont Electric Power Company operates as the statewide electric transmission provider for Vermont. Founded in 1956, the company manages a network that includes 740 miles of transmission lines and 55 substations. It also maintains a 1,600-mile fiber optic network to support electric system monitoring and broadband delivery. The organization is based in Rutland and employs between 51 and 200 people.
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