Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Land Development Intern for Summer 2027 in the Detroit region (Farmington Hills, MI) with hybrid work options.

You will research development sites, assist with feasibility studies, and help with site plans and layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role emphasizes learning through field visits and documenting project progress.

Interns gain exposure to a collaborative, employee-owned environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program or similar.
• Interest in site development and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Research development sites, zoning, and environmental factors.
• Assist with feasibility studies and due diligence reports.
• Collaborate on site plans and design layouts.
• Draft real project designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Join site visits to observe design implementation.
• Maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Civil engineering student

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Civil Engineering program enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Position:

Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI

Job Id:

2709

# of Openings:

1

Title:

Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Location:

Regional Michigan Offices

Employment Type:

Full-Time Internship

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Land Development Internto help us keep building.

Working with our Land Development team, you will research project sites, assist with feasibility studies, and work on site plans and layouts.

What You'll Do

• Research development sites, zoning, and environmental factors.
• Assist with feasibility studies and due diligence reports.
• Collaborate on site plans and design layouts.
• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to draft real project designs.
• Join site visits to see how designs come to life.
• Help maintain project documentation and reports.

What We're Looking For

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Previous internship or field experience is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in theMetro Detroit market.