Land Survey Intern

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•    Gains exposure to the day-to-day workings of a land survey team.

•   Serves as a member of a land survey crew performing field work on civil engineering, construction, land surveying and geospatial projects.

•   Operates and maintains instruments and equipment needed to complete land surveying tasks.

•   Assists with taking field notes, collection of field data and related computations.

•   Demonstrates safety practices and behaviors on project sites.

•   Carries equipment and tools for long distances.

•   Clears brush and small trees.

•   Communicates using basic land surveying terminology.

•   Controls traffic when working in or near roadways.

•   Maintains, cleans and organizes land surveying vehicle and equipment.

•   Reads and interprets construction plans and drawings.

•   Performs work in many outdoor developed and natural environments.

•   Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses and Certifications

•   Enrolled and pursuing Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial, GIS, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.

•   Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Knowledge and Experience

•   No experience necessary.

•   General knowledge of math and trigonometry.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

•   Good hand writing and ability to sketch and document activities.

•   Positive attitude and desire to learn.

•   Strong math skills and interest in mathematics.

•   Strong work ethic and team-player attitude.

•   Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•   Must be able to work a flexible schedule with longer hours while maintaining concentration in varying weather and site conditions.

•   Must be able and willing to travel and work in other cities, including both urban and remote areas.

•   Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.