Survey Intern

HRG • State College, PA

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About The Position

HRG is seeking a Survey Intern for its State College, Pennsylvania office. The internship provides technical experience in surveying, exposure to field practices, and opportunities for professional growth and development of foundational skills. The intern will work with experienced team members and contribute to surveying projects.

The position involves fieldwork at job sites, including work outdoors in varying weather and terrain. Travel to job sites may involve overnight and extended stays. The role requires a valid U.S. driver’s license and legal authorization to work in the United States.

HRG describes itself as an employee-owned consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. Its stated rewards and workplace offerings include bonuses and other cash rewards, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan, insurance coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, training and mentorship, continuing-education reimbursement, flexible scheduling and work-location options, and a collaborative workplace.

Requirements

• Be a current student at a technical school, community college, or accredited college or university.
• Be able to conduct basic field calculations.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and be able to use common business platforms such as virtual meeting tools and project management systems.
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills and be a team player.
• Be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain, and travel to job sites, including overnight and extended stays.
• Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or education in land surveying, engineering, or construction is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and point cloud processing software is a plus.
• Knowledge of GPS equipment, UAVs, and/or laser scanning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accompany surveyors on remote fieldwork.
• Assist with basic surveying tasks.
• Analyze computations related to survey data.
• Use surveying equipment, including GPS, total stations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), laser scanners, and digital levels.
• Assist with survey note keeping and data management for assigned projects.

Benefits

• Bonuses and other cash rewards
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees and dependents
• General paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities
• Reimbursement for continuing education, licensure, certifications, and professional memberships
• Flexible scheduling and work-location options
• Half-Day Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed