Land Development Internship at Meritage Homes in Tampa, Florida, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

plan procurement

site construction

contract negotiation

schedule management

property analysis

regulation review

The Land Development intern will learn all aspects of new community development—from pre‑acquisition through lot turnover and project close‑out—ensuring communities open on time and on budget. The role provides exposure to plan procurement, site construction, contract negotiations, schedule adherence, and daily interaction with various departments, subcontractors, customers, and municipalities. Interns will also study planning and construction needed to create safe, well‑organized parcels, including property value analysis, construction regulations, zoning ordinances, and environmental restrictions.

Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, Meritage’s business model, and an assigned functional area (e.g., construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, HR)
Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship
Participate in cross‑functional projects with other interns and business leaders addressing current business challenges
Present real‑world business recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategy
Write a paper on the internship experience or an assigned topic
Foster an inclusive environment

Requirements

problem solving

degree

teamwork

ambiguity

leadership

relevant major

Innovate, generate new ideas, and solve larger problems
Be actively enrolled in a degree program at a regionally accredited university or college
Experience working in a team on cross‑functional projects (preferred)
Ability to handle ambiguity (preferred)
Leadership experience influencing peers (preferred)
Relevant majors: Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Project Management

Benefits

Meritage Homes is a top‑5 builder dedicated to energy‑efficient homes and communities. The company seeks future leaders to help grow, set strategy, and solve business challenges. The internship program offers immersion in the business, networking, skill development, and fun, starting May 2026 for a full‑time summer 2026 position.

Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Meritage Homes promotes a “Life.Built.Better.” vision, building energy‑efficient, affordable entry‑level and first‑move‑up homes across the U.S. The company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work and appears on Fortune’s Best Workplaces lists for construction, women, and parents. With over 200,000 homes delivered in 40 years, Meritage values self‑starters who bring innovative ideas, offers a creative work environment, core‑value driven culture, state‑of‑the‑art technology, competitive pay, strong benefits, work‑life flexibility, and career growth in a national organization.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

meritage homes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1985 Founded

Year Established

The company was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona.

5th Largest

U.S. Builder Ranking

The company is ranked as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.

6B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.

50% Savings

Energy Efficiency

Some buyers report utility bills reduced by up to 50% due to energy-saving designs.

As Monterey Homes, it grew from under 300 annual builds to a public NYSE-listed homebuilder.
Its projects span 12 states, focusing on entry-level and first move-up single-family homes across West, Central, South, and East regions.
A pioneer in energy-efficient construction, it introduced its first net-zero and all-electric home communities in the 2010s.
Typical projects feature ENERGY STAR certified appliances, WaterSense fixtures, and often qualify for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS certification.
Blending mass-market affordability with smart-home innovation, their developments also sometimes include active-adult and luxury lines.
Financially, the company consistently delivers strong net income (e.g., $400M+ in 2023) and pays regular dividends.

Culture + Values

Start With Heart
Integrity Above All Else
Develop To Empower
Build Value
Think Strategically
Play To Win

Environment + Sustainability

13,308 homes

ENERGY STAR certified

Delivered 13,308 ENERGY STAR certified homes with an average HERS index score of 52 in 2023.

−3 HERS score

Zero-energy homes

Achieved an average HERS score of −3 for 20 net-zero homes at Sierra Crest (Fontana, CA) with grid-tied PV systems.

1,300+ trees

Greenspace initiative

Planted over 1,300 trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation across 18 regional events in 2022.

Built first public-homebuilder all-electric zero-net energy community in Irvine, CA in April 2019.
Standard net-zero energy homes feature solar, solar battery packs, heat-pump HVAC & water heaters, LED lighting, low-e triple-glazed windows, spray-foam insulation.
Launched multispeed HVAC system as standard in April 2021 through Carrier partnership, improving efficiency and indoor air quality; first public homebuilder to do so.
Target net-zero energy homes company-wide (producing as much energy as consumed) with goal alignment by 2020 code and ongoing renewable integration.

Inclusion & Diversity

Champions a culture of inclusion where team members feel a sense of belonging, are respected, are valued for their unique attributes, perspectives, and experiences, have equitable access to opportunities, and are empowered to do their best
Focused on increasing and retaining demographic and skill diversity at all levels
Established Employee Resource Groups aligned with core values to support inclusion culture
Workplace goal: create an environment where teams can reach their full potential; Workforce goal: increase/retain demographic diversity; Marketplace goal: cultivate diverse relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners

Articles

Careers at Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes Blog

Role

Description

plan procurement

site construction

contract negotiation

schedule management

property analysis

regulation review

Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, Meritage’s business model, and an assigned functional area (e.g., construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, HR)
Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship
Participate in cross‑functional projects with other interns and business leaders addressing current business challenges
Present real‑world business recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategy
Write a paper on the internship experience or an assigned topic
Foster an inclusive environment

Requirements

problem solving

degree

teamwork

ambiguity

leadership

relevant major

Innovate, generate new ideas, and solve larger problems
Be actively enrolled in a degree program at a regionally accredited university or college
Experience working in a team on cross‑functional projects (preferred)
Ability to handle ambiguity (preferred)
Leadership experience influencing peers (preferred)
Relevant majors: Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Project Management

Benefits

Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

meritage homes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1985 Founded

Year Established

The company was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona.

5th Largest

U.S. Builder Ranking

The company is ranked as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.

6B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.

50% Savings

Energy Efficiency

Some buyers report utility bills reduced by up to 50% due to energy-saving designs.

As Monterey Homes, it grew from under 300 annual builds to a public NYSE-listed homebuilder.
Its projects span 12 states, focusing on entry-level and first move-up single-family homes across West, Central, South, and East regions.
A pioneer in energy-efficient construction, it introduced its first net-zero and all-electric home communities in the 2010s.
Typical projects feature ENERGY STAR certified appliances, WaterSense fixtures, and often qualify for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS certification.
Blending mass-market affordability with smart-home innovation, their developments also sometimes include active-adult and luxury lines.
Financially, the company consistently delivers strong net income (e.g., $400M+ in 2023) and pays regular dividends.

Culture + Values

Start With Heart
Integrity Above All Else
Develop To Empower
Build Value
Think Strategically
Play To Win

Environment + Sustainability

13,308 homes

ENERGY STAR certified

Delivered 13,308 ENERGY STAR certified homes with an average HERS index score of 52 in 2023.

−3 HERS score

Zero-energy homes

Achieved an average HERS score of −3 for 20 net-zero homes at Sierra Crest (Fontana, CA) with grid-tied PV systems.

1,300+ trees

Greenspace initiative

Planted over 1,300 trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation across 18 regional events in 2022.

Built first public-homebuilder all-electric zero-net energy community in Irvine, CA in April 2019.
Standard net-zero energy homes feature solar, solar battery packs, heat-pump HVAC & water heaters, LED lighting, low-e triple-glazed windows, spray-foam insulation.
Launched multispeed HVAC system as standard in April 2021 through Carrier partnership, improving efficiency and indoor air quality; first public homebuilder to do so.
Target net-zero energy homes company-wide (producing as much energy as consumed) with goal alignment by 2020 code and ongoing renewable integration.

Inclusion & Diversity

Champions a culture of inclusion where team members feel a sense of belonging, are respected, are valued for their unique attributes, perspectives, and experiences, have equitable access to opportunities, and are empowered to do their best
Focused on increasing and retaining demographic and skill diversity at all levels
Established Employee Resource Groups aligned with core values to support inclusion culture
Workplace goal: create an environment where teams can reach their full potential; Workforce goal: increase/retain demographic diversity; Marketplace goal: cultivate diverse relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners

Articles

Careers at Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes Blog