Survey Intern

Stahly Engineering & Associates•Billings, MT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist survey staff with field data collection and stakeout, as well as other project elements. Initially, this will entail working closely with our licensed Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) or Land Survey Interns (LSI) to insure proper training in operating and caring for survey data collection equipment on typical data collection and stakeout projects. Some of Stahly’s fieldwork is out of town. This position requires the ability to travel and stay away from home, typically no more than a week at a time. Rarely do out of town projects require being gone over the weekend. The measuring and data collection tools used in Stahly Engineering’s survey department are heavily electronic and software driven. Position requires the ability to quickly learn electronic measurement systems and processing software and perform operation and maintenance of such systems. Learn and perform standard field procedures and practices such as proper setup of measuring equipment (tripod leveling, etc.), starting and performing field data collection and measuring, and processing and transmittal of data deliverables. Learn and employ company standard practices such as field data feature and automated drafting codes, post-processing and quality control techniques, and good communication. Utilizes computer drafting and analysis software to assist in projects. Assists in data analysis and calculations, reports, and post processing. Take and follow directions and guidance from a supervisor. Professional and courteous interaction with co-workers and the general public. Keep assigned field vehicle and equipment well organized and clean. Adhere to all safety policies of the company.

Requirements

Ability to travel and stay away from home.
Ability to quickly learn electronic measurement systems and processing software.
Ability to perform operation and maintenance of electronic measurement systems.
Ability to learn and perform standard field procedures and practices.
Ability to learn and employ company standard practices.
Ability to utilize computer drafting and analysis software.
Ability to assist in data analysis and calculations, reports, and post processing.
Ability to take and follow directions and guidance from a supervisor.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to keep assigned field vehicle and equipment well organized and clean.
Ability to adhere to all safety policies of the company.
Ability to withstand sustained periods (all day) of being outside and endure Montana’s weather.
Ability to use a sledge hammer.
Ability to carry heavy equipment such as GPS base station, RV battery, tripods, and equipment and supply bags.
Ability to stand for sustained periods (all day).
Ability to hike up and down steep grades and climb over fences.
Ability to load and unload survey equipment and supplies into and out of the back of a truck daily.
Ability to load, unload, and operate a four-wheeler or UTV.
A current valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior survey knowledge and ability is preferred.
Experience with survey-grade global positioning systems (GPS) and related geomatics software.
Experience with conventional total station type equipment and practices.
Prior field surveying experience is preferred.
Twelve credits of classroom/lab survey related education or training is preferred.
Ability to operate a four-wheeler or UTV is preferred.