Land Survey Intern - Summer 2027

CAGE Engineering • Lisle, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Survey Engineering Intern with CAGE, you will join our survey team working on real client projects from day one, no busy work. You will develop technical skills in field data collection and survey drafting, and build professional skills like networking and organization, through a series of hands-on trainings, and you will check in regularly with a mentor throughout the summer. You will also have office hours, time set aside each week for interns to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders, ask questions, and get to know the people leading the company. Success in this role looks like steady growth in your technical skills, real contributions to your project team, and a strong sense of what a career at CAGE could look like.

Requirements

• In current pursuit of a BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Familiarity with survey equipment or CAD software a plus
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented
• Strong desire to learn and advance one's technical skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and in the field as part of a crew
• Ability to learn quickly and accept constructive criticism
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Support the preparation of boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys
• Help process field data and prepare survey drawings using survey and CAD software
• Research deeds, plats, and public records to support boundary and title work
• Assist with quality control checks on field data and drafted deliverables
• Participate in meetings with internal and external clients to review survey findings and discuss project direction
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and project constraints
• Take part in CAGE's trainings on both technical and professional development topics
• Meet regularly with your assigned mentor and attend office hours, dedicated time each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders

Benefits

• On-the-spot training every day
• A mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer
• Optional office hours each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders
• Hands-on experience working on real projects and in the field
• Full-time advancement opportunities with clear career paths
• Book club, happy hours, and social events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Chances to connect with teams across our national offices through lunch and learns and collaborative events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern