Land Surveying Internship (Summer 2026)

Atwell Internships•Naperville, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers a valuable opportunity for students in Land Surveying/Geomatics programs to gain practical experience supporting the Land Survey team. Interns will be mentored to learn technical reports, layouts, and survey plans for diverse land development and solar projects. The role involves assisting with office tasks such as CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing. Through training, interns will learn to perform various survey activities including leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys, and physical tasks like line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating underground objects. Interns will also gain experience with project-specific drawings such as ALTA, Final Plats, Maps of Dedication, construction layout, and construction staking.

Requirements

Currently a student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program at a University or Technical School.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Basic understanding of plan interpretation.
Proven ability to work well both within a team and independently when needed.

Nice To Haves

Entry level experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data.
Assist with office tasks including CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing.
Learn and perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys.
Perform physical tasks such as line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
Gain experience with various project-specific drawings including ALTA, Final Plats, Maps of Dedication, construction layout, and construction staking.