2027 Summer Internship - Survey

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking Survey Interns for the summer of 2027 in Georgia locations including Marietta, Newnan, Canton, Duluth, and Calhoun. The role involves assisting with boundary and topographic surveys, collaborating with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to support land survey development.

Interns will gain experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and be exposed to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone operations, while performing fieldwork, data

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Field surveying experience

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in Surveying/Geospatial/Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone operations

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.

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.

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

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.