Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Align; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Vacation & sick leave

Hybrid schedule

401(k) plan

Stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck seeks a Land Development Intern for Summer 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI. You will support the Land Development team with site research, feasibility studies, and drafting layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil Engineering, with strong communication and organizational skills. Prior internship experience is helpful but not required, and hybrid/flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering (student)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Position:Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:2707

# of Openings:1

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.

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