Survey Intern
About The Position
LaBella is seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join its Survey Team in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, or Poughkeepsie. The intern will work alongside experienced survey staff and under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors on field and office assignments supporting boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other projects. The internship provides practical experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping during the winter season. LaBella is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm whose teams include architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists. The company describes its workplace culture as focused on employee growth, expanded expertise, and delivering strong outcomes for client projects.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related program, or have equivalent relevant coursework.
- Interest in land surveying and willingness to learn field and office workflows.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work well on a team.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to drive a passenger vehicle as needed for assignments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in cold, snowy, wet, or icy conditions when safe to do so.
- Ability to carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Nice To Haves
- Prior survey experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the survey crew chief in completing survey field assignments.
- Assist with field measurements, notes, sketches, and site documentation.
- Follow LaBella’s safety procedures and work safely in winter field conditions.
- Learn to use GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, levels, scanners, and data collectors as project needs allow.
- Assist with field setup, locating features, and carrying equipment across varied terrain.
- Help process survey data and prepare maps or other work products using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other software under staff supervision.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Community Service Events
- Fitness reimbursements
- Year-end incentive pay
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
