Survey Intern

Baxter & Woodman • Crystal Lake, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Survey Intern in our Crystal Lake or Mokena, IL office. Under immediate supervision, the Survey Intern will assist in locating and measuring a portion of the earths surface by planning, conducting, and recording field data for a diverse range of surveys.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more (including opening manholes of various sizes and shapes).
• Able to walk and stand for an entire day, if needed.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel throughout northeast Illinois and southeast Wisconsin areas (own transportation).
• Strong math, written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation experience

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and equipment for various projects such as topographic, ALTA, boundary, construction, etc.
• Locate and determine land by measuring and calculating points, elevations, lines, angles, areas, and contours; contributing information to and from software and hardware used by the B&W Survey Department.
• Assist the party chief and field crew with recording surveys by preparing notes, records, drawings, and applicable field equipment/hardware and software systems.
• Complete projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner within deadlines and budgets.
• Enhance the department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Quantity Computation
• Plan Preparation
• Field Data Collection
• Construction Inspection

Benefits

• healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• financial planning program
• life and disability insurance
• tax savings plans
• coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions
• 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees