Land Acquisition Internship

About the Role

Meritage Homes is seeking summer 2027 interns across its divisions in 12 different states. This internship is designed to immerse participants in the business, establish a network, and develop skills within a growing national organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, the Meritage business model, and an assigned functional area (e.g., construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, human resources).
• Learn Meritage's core values and how they drive business operations.
• Translate classroom experience into practical application.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with other interns and business leaders focused on current business challenges.
• Present real-world business recommendations to senior leadership.
• Write a paper on the internship experience or another assigned topic.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Operating with integrity
• Assuming positive intent and bringing passion to work
• Desire to "win" and get stuff done
• Fostering an inclusive environment
• Asking questions, seeking to understand, and making recommendations for improvement
• Innovating, thinking of new ideas, and solving for bigger problems
• Relentless pursuit of excellence
• Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment on cross-team or functional projects
• Experience dealing with ambiguity
• Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers

Relevant College Coursework/Majors

• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Finance
• Real Estate
• Operations
• Project Management

Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.