Survey Intern

PEA Group•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Survey Intern supports a land survey crew and Crew Chief across multiple projects. The role involves setting up and operating land surveying instruments, compiling notes, making sketches, and entering or downloading data into computing devices. The intern gains exposure to the day-to-day work of a land survey team and participates in fieldwork on civil engineering, construction, land surveying, and geospatial projects. Work takes place outdoors in developed and natural environments, in varying weather and site conditions, and may involve travel to job sites in Michigan and throughout the United States, including urban and remote areas. The position is full-time, generally 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.
No experience is necessary.
Have general knowledge of math and trigonometry.
Have good handwriting and the ability to sketch and document activities.
Have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
Have strong math skills and an interest in mathematics.
Have a strong work ethic and team-player attitude.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to work a flexible schedule with longer hours while maintaining concentration in varying weather and site conditions.
Be able and willing to travel and work in other cities, including urban and remote areas.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Support the Crew Chief on multiple projects.
Set up and operate land surveying instruments and enter or download data into computing devices.
Participate in fieldwork on civil engineering, construction, land surveying, and geospatial projects.
Operate and maintain instruments and equipment used for land surveying tasks.
Assist with field notes, field data collection, and related computations.
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.
Maintain, clean, and organize the land surveying vehicle and equipment.
Read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
Perform other duties as assigned.