Hydrographic Survey Intern - Summer 2026

Woolpert•Houston, AK

6d•$23 - $26

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview: Woolpert is hiring Maritime Hydrographic Survey Interns to join our dynamic Geospatial teams at one of our many office locations in Houston TX, Charleston SC, Port Orchard WA, Wasilla AK, and San Rafael CA. This position reports to the Geospatial Team Leader and is responsible for supporting our Geospatial teams with Surveying and Data Processing. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, paid internship for Summer 2026. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

A strong desire to learn new skills, including technical specifications and software
Excellent organizational capabilities
Efficient time management skills
Ability to grasp new information in challenging situations
Open to receiving and acting on guidance and feedback from mentors
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork
A general understanding of hydrographic surveys
Physical ability and willingness to work on 20 to 70ft vessels in coastal environments
Depending on intern placement, willing and able to spend up to 2-3 weeks in the field for data collection while also completing rotations in an office to support processing
A proactive attitude towards learning and using new software tools

Responsibilities

Assisting with the acquisition and processing of hydrographic and geophysical data in support of government organizations and private sector clients for services such as nautical charting, dredging, marine construction, cable route mapping, pipeline inspection, and more.
Engaging in data quality checks and preliminary analysis
Learning and applying various hydrographic software tools and methodologies
Contributing to the development and implementation of data management strategies
Supporting the team in ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Intern responsibilities vary based on team placement within each department geographically