Land Development Intern - Summer 2027

Fishbeck; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck in Michigan is seeking a Land Development Intern to support our land development team. You will research project sites, assist with feasibility studies, and help with site plans and layouts.

You will gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, join site visits, and contribute to project documentation while working in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

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 student

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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 Intern to 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

• 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.