Survey Intern

PEA Group•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Survey Intern works with a land survey crew and supports the Crew Chief on 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 daily work of a land survey team and performs 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 require travel to job sites in Michigan and throughout the United States.

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 prior 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 a 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.
Meet the physical demands of fieldwork, including walking long distances, standing for extended periods, and frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to the day-to-day workings of a land survey team.
Perform fieldwork as a member of a land survey crew 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 safe practices and behaviors on project sites and follow PEA Group safety protocols and procedures.
Carry equipment and tools over long distances.
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.
Travel to job sites in Michigan and throughout the United States, including urban and remote areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.