2027 Summer Internship - Survey

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a full-time Survey Intern in our Nashville office. The role supports surveying office tasks and participates in field work, collaborating with field staff, CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to aid in land survey development.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled or recently graduated in surveying/geospatial/civil engineering fields with hands-on field experience and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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.

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

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Field surveying experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Tools

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone flights (plus)

Job description

Job Description: Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Survey Intern based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for providing surveying office support and participating in field work. 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's Tennessee office, formerly RaganSmith, was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused professional services firm with nationwide locations.

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.