Survey Intern

Westwood Professional Services • Overland Park, KS

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Surveying Intern will join a field and office survey team supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure projects for public and private electric utility clients. Projects range from routine right-of-way and boundary surveys to complex topographic surveys supporting new transmission line routing and substation siting. This position offers hands-on exposure to the survey work that underpins every stage of a utility project, from initial route studies through final construction staking.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering Technology degree program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and survey and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying field conditions, including extended time on active job sites.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience through survey coursework, field crew work, or prior internships in land surveying or civil engineering.
• Experience with technical software including Trimble Access, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other relevant survey data processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection using GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and other survey instrumentation for transmission and distribution projects.
• Support the preparation of boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and right-of-way and easement plats for utility infrastructure projects.
• Help process and reduce field survey data and assist in the development of survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist in researching public records, deeds, and prior survey documentation to support boundary and right-of-way determinations.
• Coordinate with engineering staff to ensure survey deliverables meet project design requirements and client specifications.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to support field crews and gain hands-on survey experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed