Land Planning & Development Intern

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

As a Land Planning & Development Intern, you will be part of a world class homebuilding experience and you will see first-hand how we develop land parcels for future home building - from initial planning and feasibility studies to final project completion.

***This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday position running for 10–12 weeks during Summer 2026***

Assist the Land Planning team as they work with local and state municipalities, public and private related agencies, planning and zoning departments to entitle acquired projects. Assist with plan submittals and review process, support scheduling, meeting deadlines and specific processes to ensure timely completion of the entitlement process.

Assist the Land Development team to determine what needs to be done to the dirt (grading, demolition, excavation) of the acquired and entitled project prior to home construction. Contract, schedule and oversee dirt preparation (grading, demolition, excavation) of the dirt. Contract, schedule and oversee in-ground utility installation, roadway pavements, concrete home pads and sidewalks.

Understand how we identify potential risks associated with land development projects and develop mitigation strategies. Assist in the pre-development budgeting for new communities.

As an intern with us, you will have the chance to:

• Understand how our proven business model – KBEdge supports our goal of being the most customer-obsessed builder in the country
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

• Are currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, real estate development or a related field
• Prior experience or coursework in land use, urban planning and/or civil engineering
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration.
• Experience in using various computerized systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to drive/travel as needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).   
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• This position is based in the division office and field-based between communities throughout the division. (#LI-Onsite)

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

Visit our career site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.

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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer