Land Surveying/Geospatial Intern

Lower Colorado River Authority•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Hybrid position that requires at least two days a week in office in Austin, Texas! Are you looking for an internship that will put your survey knowledge to the test while learning from a great team of survey professionals? LCRA's Survey, GIS and Technical Services department is looking for a student with interest in land surveying who wants to get real world experience on a variety of projects and survey applications. If this sounds like you, apply within! Come learn and grow with us all while enhancing the life of Texans! You will be trusted to: - Perform computer-aided drafting of survey data, including plotting field data and deed record information. - Prepare survey maps and plats. - Support field crew activities to ensure efficient field survey operations. Interprets survey or engineering drawings for field personnel. - Write field note descriptions for review by Registered Professional Land Surveyor. - Research county deed records and tax appraisal office records to determine ownership. - Assist Survey Field Crew in performing survey field work as necessary. You qualify with: - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. - Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in freshman year or has completed freshman year and will be starting sophomore year. You are a great fit with: - Knowledge of Civil3D and other Autodesk products - Knowledge of Leica Infinity - Knowledge of coordinate geometry calculations - Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other Office Suite of programs. - Knowledge of researching, reading, interpreting and understanding deeds and legal descriptions. - Knowledge of field surveying procedures with conventional total stations, GPS, differential levels, laser scanning, etc. You gain: - Valuable, meaningful, hands-on work on real-world projects - Guidance and mentorship from industry leaders invested in your growth - Exclusive networking events, including executive meet-and-greet - Behind-the-scenes tours of our dams and power plants - Interactive lunch-and-learn session with our recruiting team - Dedicated Volunteer Day to serve and give back - Celebrate National Intern Day at our park, complete with ziplining and rafting! - Competitive Pay - Optional 401 (k) contribution program option Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in freshman year or has completed freshman year and will be starting sophomore year.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Civil3D and other Autodesk products
Knowledge of Leica Infinity
Knowledge of coordinate geometry calculations
Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other Office Suite of programs.
Knowledge of researching, reading, interpreting and understanding deeds and legal descriptions.
Knowledge of field surveying procedures with conventional total stations, GPS, differential levels, laser scanning, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform computer-aided drafting of survey data, including plotting field data and deed record information.
Prepare survey maps and plats.
Support field crew activities to ensure efficient field survey operations. Interprets survey or engineering drawings for field personnel.
Write field note descriptions for review by Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
Research county deed records and tax appraisal office records to determine ownership.
Assist Survey Field Crew in performing survey field work as necessary.