Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Land Development Intern for Summer 2027 in Charlotte, NC. You will work on civil engineering projects, learn technical skills and computation software, and collaborate with staff, clients and consultants.

Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, designing plans, preparing contract documents, and assisting with estimates. The position offers an hourly pay range of $19–$30 and opportunities to gain practical experience in a

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interact with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects.
• Engineering calculations.
• Preliminary and final design plans.
• Contract documents including specifications.
• Engineer's estimates.
• Preparing construction documents.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Interest in civil engineering

Job description

Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Job Locations: US-NC-Charlotte

VHB's Charlotte, NC office is seeking a Land Development Intern to join our team. Interns will work on civil engineering projects and will learn technical skills and computation software.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Engineering calculations
• Preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents including specifications
• Engineer's estimates
• Preparing construction documents

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excels at working in a team environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate or master's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in civil engineering

The hourly pay range for this position, located in North Carolina, 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

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready 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.