Surveying Intern

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Madison, WI

111d • $17 - $20

About The Position

MSA has an opportunity for a Surveying Intern in our Madison office location for the summer of 2026. From municipal and transportation projects to boundary and land development projects, a land surveying internship for the summer is sure to give you valuable hands-on experience. If you are an enthusiastic student, this is the opportunity for you. The ideal candidate would be available for travel to our Beaver Dam, WI office on an as-needed basis as well. MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process. For engineering students seeking consulting experience with municipal Water projects, this is the position for you! Across the firm, MSA typically hires around 40 interns each summer.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related degree required
• Surveying coursework or experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required
• A willingness to work a primarily field-based position
• This position may require overnight stay and out of town work which MSA would reimburse for
• Previous experience with Auto CAD and Trimble survey equipment preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Boundary surveying, design surveying, construction observation and staking for municipal projects including utilities and roads
• Crossing inventories for WI DNR and US Forest Service
• Assist crew chief with project tasks including: collecting site information, measuring features, staking points, and establishing positions
• Complete field duties accurately and on time for both internal and external clients
• Assist with field data collection, data reduction and drafting
• Maintain equipment and supplies

Benefits

• Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 an hour, commensurate with experience
• Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days of paid time off in the first year alone
• Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year
• Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
• Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees