Land Survey/Geomatics Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Buffalo, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Land Surveying Intern to join the Survey Discipline in our Buffalo, NY office for Summer 2027. As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology to capture data from the air, ground, and subsurface, delivering insights that are faster, safer, and more precise than ever before. From mapping communities to supporting major infrastructure projects, your work will fuel smarter decisions and shape the future. As an intern with our team, you will be working with our team of professionals to gain experience in the field using Trimble, Total Station, and GPS to capture geospatial data. You will also be working in our office utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D to produce ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys; As-Built drawings, and Subdivision Record Plats for projects ranging from national utility mapping and infrastructure redevelopment to local housing or commercial developments. Join our Survey/Geospatial team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether mapping ALTA surveys for local landowners, collecting subsurface data for utility clients, or working with our state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Systems, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!

Requirements

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies, or Civil Engineering.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office/field.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen.
• Motor Vehicle Record will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil3D preferred.
• Previous experience or coursework related to Geomatics, Cartography, or Land Surveying preferred.
• Interest in Land Surveying, Mapping, or Geomatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline.
• Transform field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.
• Perform office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands-on experience using AutoCAD Civil3D to produce: ALTA Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, As-Built Drawings, Maps, Specific Purpose Surveys, Plot Plans & Subdivision Record Plats.
• Reduce field notes from field collected data into survey/civil grade base maps.
• Will also work in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man of a one, two or three-person field crew.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
• Reads and understands plans and specifications.
• Work alongside junior and senior level staff to execute project deadlines.
• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Benefits

• Potential for career advancement
• Ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities
• Opportunities to learn in a variety of settings
• Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects
• Educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills
• Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from professionals
• Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations
• Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available
• Reimbursement for education
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree