2027 Summer Internship - Survey

Pape-Dawson; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Survey Interns in our Georgia offices for the summer of 2027. The Intern will collaborate with field staff, CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to assist our clients in the development of land surveys.

Responsibilities include using AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare boundary and topographic surveys, processing data, and supporting project surveyors to create base maps. Interns will perform QA/QC and assist with fieldwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• 1+ years of experience with field surveying or surveying coursework.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone flights is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare boundary and topographic surveys.
• Process, extract, and analyze field survey data.
• Collaborate with project surveyors and managers to create base maps.
• Perform quality assurance and standards checks on projects.
• Field work including site inspections and research.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Field surveying experience

Education

Surveying

Geospatial Sciences

Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone flights

Job description

Job Description: Pape-Dawson is seeking Survey Interns in our Georgia offices for the summer of 2027. The available locations are Marietta Newnan, Canton, Duluth, and Calhoun. The Survey Intern will also collaborate internally with field staff as well as CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to assist our clients in the development of land surveys.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to prepare boundary and topographic surveys along with subdivision plats
• Process, extract, and analyze field survey data
• Collaborate with project surveyors and project managers to create plans and survey base mapping
• Perform quality assurance and standards checks on projects
• Field work including site inspections, research, and quality assurance as needed
• Additional related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills
• 1+ years of experience with field surveying or taking surveying classes
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone flights a plus

Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading civil engineering and professional services firm. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, archaeologists, data analysts, and construction management professionals work together to achieve our shared success: designing and delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects for our clients that make an impact on the communities we serve.

Gaskins + LeCraw joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies in 2025.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pape-Dawson is a leading civil engineering and professional services firm, with a history of delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.

Our diverse team of experts is passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference in our communities.

We offer career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence.

With world-class benefits and a commitment to your overall wellbeing, Pape-Dawson is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.