Land Development Intern

Land Development Intern/Co-Op

Summer 2025 (May - August) Full Time, 40 hours per week

ON-SITE hybrid in Downers Grove, IL or Remote in the US

Sevan’s remote Civil, Zoning, & Permitting (CZP) Intern will gain hands-on experience in the various stages of land development, including site evaluation, design, permitting, and construction processes. This internship will provide exposure to the industry’s best practices and an opportunity to work alongside professionals in construction and engineering fields. We are looking for outgoing students that want to apply what they have learned in their Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or Land Use Planning courses to real life experiences. 

At Sevan you will be part of a team that is dynamic and fast paced.  Strong communication skills and a desire to be involved in all aspects of a project life cycle are a must.  Problem solving skills, thinking outside the box and dealing with ambiguity are skills that we value. You will work alongside experienced individuals as well as the opportunity to operate independently. 

Our interns do not make coffee runs, or push papers – they receive hands-on, real-world experience and take pride in learning day to day activities that help launch our business forward. We are looking for people who enjoy the challenge of taking on a leadership role and working together on a team each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in site evaluations, impact assessments, and geotechnical surveys.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including permits, zoning applications, and site plans.
• Collaborate with the design team to review and update development plans and assist in coordinating project designs with engineering and architectural teams.
• Assist Project Managers in ensuring all necessary permits, zoning approvals, and environmental clearances are obtained and maintained from municipalities.
• Assists in undertaking ordinance reviews involving research and analysis and communication of the findings.
• Assists at the earliest stage work with Municipalities to identify and report proposed Impact Fees.
• Assist with initiating early discussions with Utility Companies to ensure utilities are available and to set up future site services.
• Assist in project management tasks such as scheduling, tracking milestones, and maintaining project timelines.
• Compile regular reports on the progress of development projects, providing updates on timelines, issues, and milestones.
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or GIS is a plus.
• Willing to dive in, proactively ask for new things you can help with, desire to learn and ambition to excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a changing work environment.

About Sevan:

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.