Subsurface Utility Engineering Internship Program - Summer 2026

SAM, LLC • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

The 2026 Summer Internship Program runs from May 18 through August 7.

Requirements

• Help locate, map, and document underground utilities using advanced survey and vacuum excavation tools.
• Work alongside a 2-person field team on 2D and 3D mapping projects.
• Collect and record data on vaults, utility poles, and overhead utilities.
• Operate survey equipment like VRS and GPR to gather accurate measurements.
• Safely expose and backfill utilities following industry standards.
• Follow traffic control plans and maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep organized field notes, sketches, and digital records to support projects.
• Collaborate with survey crews to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Help locate, map, and document underground utilities using advanced survey and vacuum excavation tools.
• Work alongside a 2-person field team on 2D and 3D mapping projects.
• Collect and record data on vaults, utility poles, and overhead utilities.
• Operate survey equipment like VRS and GPR to gather accurate measurements.
• Safely expose and backfill utilities following industry standards.
• Follow traffic control plans and maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep organized field notes, sketches, and digital records to support projects.
• Collaborate with survey crews to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience by working on diverse projects and contributing to impactful initiatives
• Receive mentorship from expert professionals, learning the technical skills for success
• Show off your SAM pride with exclusive SAM swag on your first day of the internship
• Embrace professional growth by joining our Intern Insights meetings with industry-leading experts throughout your internship
• Opportunity to work part-time after internship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees