Surveying Intern | Charlotte, NC

100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources local-team relationships ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Surveying Intern in Charlotte NC to support engineering analysis design field inspections report writing permit applications and site drainage and grading designs. Over 10-12 weeks this role offers hands-on experience while you learn the Civil Engineering trade alongside experienced engineers and consultants.

You will also support work that stays within project budgets and collaborates across disciplines to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports survey land development and civil engineering work delivering resilient environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Location: Charlotte NC

Discipline: Surveyor & SUE

Markets: Survey; Land Development; Civil Engineering

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist with project design activities related to discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards

• Research commercially available equipment and resources

• Support client relations maintain the project design notebook and provide documentation for permanent record files

• Coordinate design and scheduling activities with other disciplines clerical staff equipment suppliers and project partners

• Document design decisions meetings and client instructions while monitoring project design progress

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check

• Assist with the preparation and issuance of addendum information

• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement

Required Education

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required

Experience

• None required

Required Skills/Abilities

• May be to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs CAD software and BIM

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• 360-degree approach combining analytical expertise with a diverse skillset to ensure success

• Provide surveying ariel mapping civil engineering and site design services to clients

• Recent work includes Specialized engineering support for NASCARs $53 million 58000 square-foot production facility in Concord NC

We put people at the center of who we are creating positive outcomes for people communities and our planet.

• A paid internship with real hands-on project work not busywork

• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• Real impact from day one: at IMEG an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100 office employee-owned firm

• MEG our in-house AI platform helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Apply today to build hands-on experience learn from experienced professionals and contribute to work that supports clients communities and meaningful project outcomes.