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. 

At a Glance 

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 

What You'll Do 

• 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 

What You'll Bring 

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 required 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

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Preferred 

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

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About the Team

• 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 NASCAR's $53 million, 58,000 square-foot production facility in Concord, NC

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Why IMEG 

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

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Bring Your Career to IMEG 

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