Land Survey Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
MacKay is seeking a full-time Land Survey Intern to join the team for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2027 in Vancouver, WA. As the Land Survey Intern, you’ll be under general supervision from the Survey Manager and will assist in the gathering and preparation of supporting data for land survey projects, and demonstrate brand personality throughout the delivery of services. We live by our core values of honesty, dedication, and relationships. We make decisions every day based on these values, which drive us to do the right thing even when it’s hard. Our vision is to work with cool people on cool projects, and we want team members who will help us achieve our goals. We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay.
Requirements
- Candidates must be a recent graduate or enrolled college program in Surveying or a related field, and related work experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.
- Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive company vehicles are required.
- Willingness to travel to project locations in multiple states.
- During site visits, must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twist and work in the outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely. Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.
Nice To Haves
- related work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Able to adjust and calibrate tribrachs, tripods, and rods as needed.
- Maintain, calibrate, and have a working knowledge of the following survey equipment: data collectors, total station (full robotic and manual modes), GPS (with RTN and RTK), digital and auto levels, terrestrial scanners, and echo sounder hydrographic system.
- Capable of sharpening machetes and axes.
- Ability to compile and organize a variety of field data as well as keep clean, legible field notes for the performance of the following field surveys: cadastral, geodetic control, horizontal control and vertical control, boundary, ALTA and platting, construction and asbuilts, monitoring, and hydrographic.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in the field.
Benefits
- Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option)
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
- paid vacation
- sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- employee ownership options
- expenses associated with licensure
- annual performance bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
