Survey Intern

LaBella Associates•Scranton, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LaBella is seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join its Survey Team in Rochester, New York. The intern will work alongside experienced survey staff and under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors on field and office assignments supporting boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other projects. The internship provides practical winter-season experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related program, or have equivalent relevant coursework.
Interest in land surveying and willingness to learn field and office workflows.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills, and ability to work well on a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive a passenger vehicle as needed for assignments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in cold, snowy, wet, or icy conditions when safe to do so.
Ability to carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Prior survey experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the survey crew chief in completing survey field assignments.
Support field assignments through measurements, notes, sketches, and site documentation.
Follow LaBella’s safety procedures and work safely in winter field conditions.
Learn to use GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, levels, scanners, and data collectors as project needs allow.
Assist with field setup, locating features, and carrying equipment across varied terrain.
Help process survey data and prepare maps or other work products using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other software under staff supervision.