Field Survey Engineer Intern

CAGE Engineering; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-spot training

Mentor checks in regularly

Office hours with leaders

Hands-on field project experience

Clear career paths in the company

Job summary

CAGE Engineering in Lisle, IL is seeking a Survey Engineering Intern to join our survey team. From day one you’ll work on real client projects, develop skills in field data collection and survey drafting, and participate in mentorship and trainings throughout the summer.

You’ll report to the Survey Project Manager and gain hands-on experience with boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys, while learning to navigate client meetings and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field from accredited university.
• Familiarity with survey equipment or CAD software is a plus.
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection (boundary, topographic, construction staking surveys).
• Support preparation of boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys.
• Help process field data and prepare survey drawings using survey and CAD software.
• Research deeds, plats, and public records to support boundary and title work.
• Quality control checks on field data and drafted deliverables; participate in client meetings to review survey findings and project direction.
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and constraints.
• Participate in CAGE trainings on technical and professional topics.
• Meet regularly with your mentor and attend office hours with CAGE leaders.

Skills

Survey equipment familiarity

CAD software proficiency

Team communication

Willingness to learn

Outdoor field work readiness

Education

BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Survey equipment

Job description

CAGE Engineering in Lisle, IL is seeking a Survey Engineering Intern to join our survey team. From day one you’ll work on real client projects, develop skills in field data collection and survey drafting, and participate in mentorship and trainings throughout the summer.

You’ll report to the Survey Project Manager and gain hands-on experience with boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys, while learning to navigate client meetings and project timelines.