2027 Summer Internship - Survey

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville invites a Survey Intern to support surveying office tasks and participate in field work. You will collaborate with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to develop land surveys.

The role emphasizes using AutoCAD Civil 3D for boundary/topographic surveys, processing field data, and aiding map preparation. Field duties and QA checks are integral to daily activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 1 year of field surveying experience or related coursework.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, or drone data collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D 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

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone data collection

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.