Survey Intern

PEA Group•Okemos, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Intern works with a land survey crew and supports the Crew Chief across multiple projects. The role involves setting up and operating land surveying instruments, compiling notes, making sketches, and entering or downloading data using a variety of computing devices. The intern gains exposure to the day-to-day work of a land survey team and performs fieldwork on civil engineering, construction, land surveying, and geospatial projects. Work takes place in outdoor developed and natural environments, including urban and remote locations. The position requires travel to job sites in Michigan and throughout the United States. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and pursuing a degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial, GIS, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
General knowledge of math and trigonometry.
Good handwriting and the ability to sketch and document activities.
Positive attitude and desire to learn.
Strong math skills and interest in mathematics.
Strong work ethic and team-player attitude.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with longer hours while maintaining concentration in varying weather and site conditions.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in other cities, including urban and remote areas.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, walk long distances, and stand for extended periods.
Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support the Crew Chief on multiple projects.
Set up, operate, maintain, clean, and organize land surveying instruments, equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Perform fieldwork as a member of a land survey crew on civil engineering, construction, land surveying, and geospatial projects.
Assist with field notes, field data collection, sketches, and related computations.
Enter or download data into a variety of computing devices.
Demonstrate safety practices and behaviors on project sites and follow PEA Group safety protocols and procedures.
Carry equipment and tools over long distances and clear brush and small trees.
Communicate using basic land surveying terminology.
Control traffic when working in or near roadways.
Read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
Perform other duties as assigned.