Survey Technician Intern

AECOM•Columbia, SC

7h•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Practice and Technology Team at AECOM is actively seeking a creative Site Survey Technician Intern for employment this summer in the Columbia, SC office. This opportunity affords the ideal candidate exposure to a variety of large and complex projects including, but not limited to, Transportation projects, Water projects, Site Civil projects and more. The intern will gain exposure to multiple industry/business line sectors and access to new and state of the art equipment to complete surveying functions. Opportunities for upward advancement and career growth are also available.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, Civil Engineering, or related.
Must have completed 1 year of study.
Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices and as a condition of employment must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review

Nice To Haves

DOT preconstruction survey knowledge or experience a plus
Ability to lift and carry equipment of up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites. Ability to safely navigate construction work sites, roads, buildings, and areas with uneven terrain
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% with occasional overnight travel
Enthusiasm for learning
Interest in working outdoors at preconstruction sites
Interest in learning how to operate, set up and maintain survey equipment

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks in support of survey or construction activities
Performs a variety of routine tasks and works under close supervision
Works under the supervision of a crew chief
Will work with robotic total stations, GNSS equipment and terrestrial scanners
Will work on boundary, topographic, as-built, construction, route and control network surveys
Uses a variety of surveying instruments to support a survey crew in their daily operations
Reading and understanding survey notes, sketches, maps, deeds, as-builts and construction plans
Performs basic maintenance of the survey field equipment
Keeps survey field vehicle in clean and orderly condition
Loads and unloads trucks with survey equipment and supplies
Demonstrates "team" attitude and communicates effectively
Understands and follows all applicable safety procedures
Relies on general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to plan and accomplish moderate goals