Public Works - Survey Intern (Fall Semester)
About The Position
The Survey/GIS Intern will support the Public Works Survey and GIS Division by assisting with a variety of technical and administrative activities that support municipal surveying and geospatial operations. This includes scanning, indexing, and organizing historical survey records, performing document management and quality control of digital files, maintaining GIS data, assisting with map production, and supporting CAD drafting and survey research. The intern may also assist with organizing field data, preparing surveying equipment, and providing support to field crews as needed. Depending on the intern's qualifications and departmental priorities, they may have the opportunity to assist with GIS analysis, GPS data collection, field surveying activities, and other geospatial projects under the guidance of professional staff. Beyond the technical work, this internship provides hands-on exposure to municipal surveying, GIS, and infrastructure development while offering the opportunity to build practical skills, gain experience with industry-standard technologies, and contribute to projects that support the City's planning, engineering, and public works operations.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Current enrollment with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (undergraduate level) or 3 credit hours per semester (graduate level)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- A valid Nevada driver’s license
- Legal right to work in the U.S.
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Eager to learn
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to adapt to new technologies such as GIS and CAD software
- Communicates effectively
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable following technical procedures in both office and field environments
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in gaining hands-on experience supporting municipal surveying, mapping, and geospatial operations
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in GIS
- Coursework or experience in CAD
- Coursework or experience in surveying
- Coursework or experience in mapping
- Coursework or experience in plan reading
- Coursework or experience in records management
Responsibilities
- Scanning, indexing, and organizing historical survey records
- Performing document management and quality control of digital files
- Maintaining GIS data
- Assisting with map production
- Supporting CAD drafting and survey research
- Organizing field data
- Preparing surveying equipment
- Providing support to field crews
- Assisting with GIS analysis
- Assisting with GPS data collection
- Assisting with field surveying activities
- Assisting with other geospatial projects
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Does not include health or medical benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
