Surveying Intern – Summer 2026

Farnsworth Group • Champaign, IL

11h • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work. Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Intern – Summer 2026 . A Surveying Student Intern - Field/Office is a hybrid role where part of the time is spent in the office preparing surveying deliverables and part of the time is spent working with a field crew outdoors to complete various activities associated with mapping the earth's surface for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction related projects. The proper application of surveying fundamentals, surveying tools, math, and GPS, VRS, Robotic Total Station, Terrestrial scanning, aerial drone technology, and CAD platforms is covered. Posting Location for this role: Champaign, IL Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance not available for this position.

Requirements

• Valid US driver's license & good driving record
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a surveying curriculum program (AS, BS, Certificate)
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere
• Ability to understand and operate current & new technology
• Safety oriented
• Basic math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.
• Previous office or field experience preferred
• Ratio of office to field work will vary based on project schedule and manager discretion
• Ability to travel for field work (approximately 80%)

Nice To Haves

• 0+ years previous surveying experience
• Currently enrolled in a surveying curriculum program (AS, BS, Certificate)
• Familiar with the basic principles of surveying.
• Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid)
• Previous field experience or desire to work outside.

Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans & maintains surveying equipment as directed.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches.
• Collects, processes, and downloads surveying field data.
• Learns the function of point codes and automated linework.
• Learns basic surveying principles such as leveling, traversing, public land surveys, metes & bounds, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles.
• Follows FGI Safety Protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA)
• Familiarizes themselves with traffic control operations based on field activities.
• Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers on a daily basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees