Survey Helper Intern

Ragle Inc•North Richland Hills, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ragle Inc. is seeking a dependable and motivated Survey Helper Intern for a three-month temporary assignment based in North Richland Hills, Texas, with travel to projects in the surrounding DFW areas. This entry-level opportunity provides hands-on training and practical experience in construction surveying, field layout, and survey equipment operations on heavy civil construction projects. The intern will work alongside experienced Survey Party Chiefs and field personnel, assisting with construction staking, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, and field data collection. Work will primarily take place outdoors on active construction sites, and the schedule is full-time based on project needs. The actual assignment duration may vary based on project schedules and business needs. Ragle Inc. specializes in highway and bridge construction and also performs deep excavation, grading, and pipe work. The company emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and delivering results for its clients. Training and guidance will be provided throughout the assignment. The position does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Employment offers are contingent upon applicable pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screening.

Requirements

Interest in construction surveying, field operations, and heavy civil construction.
Willingness to learn surveying equipment, field procedures, and construction layout techniques.
Strong attention to detail and dependability, with the ability to follow instructions.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.
Ability to perform physical fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, and carrying surveying equipment.
Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Previous surveying experience is not required; training and guidance will be provided throughout the assignment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Survey Party Chief with daily field surveying operations and construction layout activities.
Help set up, transport, and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors, tripods, survey rods, prisms, and levels.
Support construction staking and layout for roadways, bridges, utilities, drainage structures, concrete, earthwork, grading, and other site improvements.
Assist with setting stakes, hubs, nails, markers, and other survey control points as directed.
Mark survey points with station, offset, elevation, and cut/fill information provided by the Survey Party Chief.
Participate in topographic surveys, existing-condition data collection, and as-built surveys.
Assist with locating and protecting benchmarks, property monuments, and survey reference points.
Help maintain survey supplies, equipment, and vehicles so they remain organized and ready for use.
Assist with identifying equipment issues and report concerns to the Survey Party Chief or Survey Manager.
Communicate effectively with survey crews and construction personnel.
Follow all company safety policies and project-specific requirements.
Perform additional survey-related duties as assigned.