Survey Intern

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Appleton, WI

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Surveying Intern will join a survey team supporting boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for public infrastructure projects, including roadways, airports, utility corridors, and municipal facilities for DOTs, counties, cities, and other government clients. Projects range from small right-of-way surveys to large-scale topographic mapping supporting major transportation and civic infrastructure programs. This position offers direct exposure to field data collection and its translation into deliverables used by engineering design teams. As a Land Surveying Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards and state minimum technical standards. The intern will build foundational proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, other survey software.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including uneven terrain and varying weather, on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience through coursework projects or prior internships in land surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering.
• Experience with technical software including ALTA Survey, boundary analysis, construction staking, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations
• Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Perform QA/QC checks
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• May provide field survey support including boundary locating, staking, and other field work
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

What This Job Offers

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