2027 Summer Internship - Survey

RaganSmith; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a full-time Survey Intern in our Nashville office to support surveying operations and field work. You will collaborate with field staff, CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to help develop land surveys.

Responsibilities include preparing boundary/topographic surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D, processing field data, and contributing to plan development while performing QA and assisting with site inspections.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate in Surveying/Geospatial/Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of field surveying experience or coursework.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D; exposure to GEOPAK/OpenRoads/MicroStation and drone flights a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare boundary and topographic surveys and subdivision plats.
• Process, extract, and analyze field survey data.
• Collaborate with project surveyors and project managers to create plans and 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

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Geospatial concepts

Drone flights exposure

Education

Surveying/Geospatial/Civil Eng program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

MicroStation

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.

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.