Surveying Intern

JBPro • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

JBPro is a North Florida site development design and consulting firm founded in 1995. The company emphasizes client advocacy, community development, quality work, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

As a Surveying Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the office and in the field alongside experienced surveyors and project teams. The role is designed for students pursuing a degree in geomatics, surveying, or a related field, and provides exposure to land surveying activities, field data collection, survey calculations, drawing production, and project deliverables. You will receive practical training with surveying equipment and software and learn about surveying career paths and professional licensure.

The position combines office responsibilities with outdoor fieldwork in Florida weather. It requires travel to local project sites as needed and includes walking on uneven terrain, navigating obstacles, and handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping, Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in land surveying or a related profession.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work collaboratively with others.
• Dependable and professional, and willing to work in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to work outdoors in Florida weather, walk and stand for extended periods on uneven or undeveloped terrain, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, navigate obstacles, and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of surveying principles through coursework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or surveying equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist field crews with boundary, topographic, construction layout, and other land surveying activities.
• Learn to operate GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, and other surveying equipment.
• Support field data collection, measurements, documentation, and survey calculations.
• Assist with preparing and updating survey drawings, maps, and related documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other surveying software.
• Help organize, review, and process field data for survey deliverables.
• Assist with researching property records, plats, legal descriptions, and other survey-related information.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment in the office and field.
• Take on additional responsibilities and learning opportunities as skills and experience develop.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed