Survey Internship (Summer 2027)

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Survey Intern to join our Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting field and office surveying operations while working alongside experienced survey professionals on a variety of infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects. As a Survey Intern, you will assist with collecting, processing, and analyzing survey data that supports engineering design, construction, mapping, asset management, and community development initiatives. You may contribute to boundary and topographic surveys, control surveys, mobile and terrestrial laser scanning, UAV support operations, GIS data collection, transportation asset inventories, and other geospatial projects that directly impact the communities where we live and work. This intern will be a full-time position for both field and office operations out of multiple locations with opportunities to travel.Woolpert does not provide relocation assistance for interns. Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess authorization to work in the country where this position is located. What You Will Do 1. Work as an integral member of a survey field crew and project team. 2. Assist licensed surveyors, survey technicians, and geospatial professionals with field data collection activities. 3. Operate and learn advanced surveying technologies, including GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV-related equipment. 4. Support topographic, boundary, utility, construction, and control surveys. 5. Assist with establishing photo control points and ground control for aerial mapping and remote sensing projects. 6. Collect, organize, and process survey data using industry-standard software and workflows. 7. Support the development of maps, plats, reports, and survey deliverables. 8. Follow established safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety. 9. Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills. What You Will Bring Don't have all of these qualifications? That's okay. We know you're here to learn and grow. We encourage you to apply if you believe this opportunity is a good fit. 1. Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying, or related field. 2. Familiarity with surveying principles, field procedures, and coordinate systems. 3. Exposure to GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies. 4. Experience with surveying and design software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS, etc. 5. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions. 6. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. 7. Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes. 8. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. 9. Ability to travel as needed during the internship. 10. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. #LI-MH1 #LI-Onsite Base pay offered may v ry depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range $23 $27 USD Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/ Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. Woolpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.