Survey Technician Intern

H&K Group • Pottstown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pottstown Division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a self-motivated Survey Technician Intern to assist the Party Chief and the survey department in general. Prior experience and education are a bonus but not necessary. A willingness to learn and contribute to our technology driven Survey Dept. is necessary. Our Survey Team is not only responsible for the general layout of our projects but to work with project management to apply best site development practices to ensure Quality Control throughout the life of our projects. You will be exposed to the latest technology the Survey industry has to offer including 3D Machine Control, Data acquisition via drone and scanners, Survey and modeling software, Robotic and GNSS hardware.

Requirements

• One year certificate from an accredited college or technical school or three months of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Learning agility
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related experience and/or training
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform surveying & mapping duties under the direction of the Party Chief.
• Develop fundamental construction layout concepts and skills.
• Develop the ability to read and understand project drawings.
• Learn the proper use and care of modern surveying equipment including; Robotic instruments, GPS base stations, and Machine Control systems.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that work is being performed to expected tolerances.
• Record topographic data, perform volume calculations, verify data for construction, mapping, boundary, mining or other purposes.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree