Land Development Intern Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States.

What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization.

Founded on the belief that a strong culture drives exceptional performance, we remain committed to fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth while providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, develop, and make an impact.

The Dynamic Intern is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design and engineering analyses of various types of retail, commercial, industrial and residential site layouts throughout regions where we do business. 

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines
• Prepare Conceptual Site Plans
• Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design
• Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans
• Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports
• Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, attorney, contractor, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at a College/University, or pursuing a degree in a related field with relevance to Civil Engineering
• 0-2 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential and/or commercial/industrial/office site design and permitting experience)
• Valid driver’s license, valid personal insurance, & a personal vehicle to travel to various sites during a given work day (not the company will reimburse you for the miles traveled for the company)
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle

• Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings
• General knowledge of Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs
• Design and drafting capabilities
• Grading and drainage design skills
• General knowledge of the available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes
• General knowledge of the following design tools for site engineering:
• Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
• HEC-RAS
• Gravity Flow – Hydraulic Analysis, Manning’s Equation

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• General knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe to prepare design document markups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and critical thinking abilities
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members

At Dynamic, internships are designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to real projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to impactful work, and gain valuable insight into potential career paths within the engineering and consulting industry. This is more than an internship. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a foundation for your future career.
As a Dynamic Intern, You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience on real projects
• Dedicated mentorship and coaching
• Participation in our Intern Seminar Series
• Exposure to multiple disciplines and career paths
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Direct access to experienced leaders and industry professionals
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to contribute from day one
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and growth
• Potential future career opportunities within Dynamic

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organization, improve decision-making, and help us better serve our employees, clients, and communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The salary range for this position is $20-$23/ hr. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for the position at the time of posting. Starting compensation will be determined based on an individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. We encourage qualified candidates to explore the opportunity and discuss how their experience aligns with the role.