Civil Engineering Land Development Intern or Co-op (Summer 2026)

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are Scout & Co., and we are guiding the path forward in land development.

We are looking for a highly motivated College Civil Engineering Intern/Co-op who is passionate about the construction process to join our Charlotte, NC team. In this role you will work in close partnership with Project Managers to complete land development design, planning and permitting for Design/Build projects.

The anticipated start date for this opening is Summer 2026!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you Intern or Co-op with us for at least 3 months
• Company sponsored lunches, happy hours and events
• Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks

Our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Attend meetings with Design/Build professionals to understand project requirements
• Research and collect site specific information to initiate the land development process
• Assist in the Design and draft of land development concept plans for multifamily residential, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and industrial projects
• Review project design drawings to assist Project Management team
• Perform site investigative due diligence and work with contracting team to value engineer sites
• Produce colored renderings of land plans
• Prepare schematic site plan, grading & utility plans to illustrate site developability based on site constraints
• Perform preliminary storm water detention analysis, site utility design, and earth work analysis to best inform site planning effort for cost and constructability

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Civil/Construction Engineering degree program
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 is preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you someone that can make a difference at Scout & Co.? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

Scout & Co. does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Scout & Co.'s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Scout & Co. will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets