2026 Land Acquisition Internship

Hanson Professional Services•Springfield, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Land Acquisition Internship – Summer 2026 Location: Springfield, Illinois (Corporate Headquarters) Hanson is seeking qualified students for our 2026 Land Acquisition Internship Program . This program offers hands-on exposure to real estate acquisition, appraisal support, property research, and relocation services for public and private infrastructure projects. Interns work alongside experienced industry professionals who are committed to mentoring the next generation of talent. About Our Land Acquisition Discipline Our land acquisition specialists support clients by: Appraising and evaluating property for public and private projects Negotiating with property owners Supporting relocation efforts and identifying suitable alternative properties Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements Interns will gain insight into how largescale infrastructure projects interact with communities and property owners, and how land is acquired when current site conditions cannot fully support project needs. General Internship Assignments As a 2026 intern, you will be trained and supervised by experienced Hanson land acquisition specialists, appraisers, and/or licensed land surveyors. You will: Perform routine land acquisition tasks using standard procedures and documentation Shadow real project operations, including property owner interactions Support data collection, documentation, and reporting for active projects Assist with special assignments that contribute to larger project deliverables Participate in intern cohort activities to build professional networks within Hanson Travel as needed to customer sites, property owner locations, or other Hanson offices

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited program in finance, business administration, marketing, law, real estate, land development, architecture, civil engineering, surveying , or a closely related field
Preferably have completed their junior year (or be in a comparable stage of a 2-year program)
2-year students may be considered if coursework is aligned with law, architecture, real estate, finance , or if the candidate holds a real estate salesperson or broker license
Genuine interest in land acquisition , real estate, and/or infrastructure development
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Ability to manage details and work independently with guidance
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Prepare standard land acquisition forms using Microsoft Word and Excel
Support research and documentation related to residential and commercial property values
Collect and assemble property, market, and right-of-way data for reports and studies
Perform or verify basic acquisition-related calculations , including financial and appraisal support data
Draft memos, letters, and general reports , maintain project records, and support meeting documentation
Communicate project status to internal stakeholders such as engineers and project managers in transportation or utility disciplines