Civil Survey Summer Intern 2027

Elevation Land Solutions; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevation Land Solutions is seeking a Land Surveying Intern to participate in the full lifecycle of land development projects. Under guidance from our surveying team, you’ll assist in technical survey tasks, gain field experience, and support project execution from concept through construction.

You will work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Office tools, and collaborate across Engineering, Construction, and Production divisions to deliver precise surveys and documentation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be fluent in English and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support survey team with technical tasks and CAD drafting.
• Assist in field tasks using total station, GPS, and drones.
• Produce final surveys including title, boundary, as-built, and topo.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and Production divisions.
• Submit accurate timesheets and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Initiative

Field work

Education

Currently pursuing Civil/Surveying degree

Tools

Total station

GPS

Lidar

Photogrammetry drones

Job description

As a Land Surveying Intern at Elevation, you’ll be exposed to the full lifecycle of land development projects. Under the guidance of our surveying team, you’ll assist in technical survey tasks, get field experience, and support project execution from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the survey team with technical tasks such as:
• Geographic Information Systems and feasibility projects
• Construction Staking and Calculations
• Subdivision Platting
• Metes and Bounds Legal Descriptions
• Surveying CAD Drafting
• Assist in producing final surveys : title, boundary, as-built, topographic, control
• Field work with total station, GPS, and lidar and photogrammetry drones
• Collaborate with team members on multi-disciplinary projects
• Submit accurate and timely timesheets
• Coordination with Engineering, Construction, and Production Divisions
• Maintain positive, professional relationships across departments

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong sense of initiative and accountability
• Ability to work with urgency to meet deadlines
• Flexible and willing to support additional hours when project demands arise
• Fluent in English
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather and field conditions, including navigating uneven terrain, standing/walking for extended periods, and lifting, carrying, and moving equipment and materials as needed.

Why Elevation? At Elevation Land Solutions, we are passionate about developing talent and empowering future engineers. You’ll be immersed in an environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and hands‑on learning. Interns at Elevation don’t sit on the sidelines—you’ll be a true part of the team.

Core Values We Live By

• Enthusiastically Driven
• Live Servant Leadership
• We Before Me
• Character Counts

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $22 – $25 per hour.