Field Survey Intern — Hands-on Geospatial Training

Woolpert; Columbus, Dayton (OH, OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert recruits a Survey Intern to join our Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship supports field and office surveying operations, collaborating with seasoned professionals on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

You will help collect, process, and analyze survey data supporting design, construction, and mapping efforts, including boundary and topographic surveys and UAV support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field.
• Familiarity with surveying principles, field procedures, and coordinate systems.
• Exposure to GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies.
• Experience with surveying/design software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed during the internship.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of a survey field crew and project team.
• Assist licensed surveyors, survey technicians, and geospatial professionals with field data collection activities.
• Operate and learn GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV-related equipment.
• Support topographic, boundary, utility, construction, and control surveys.
• Assist with establishing photo control points and ground control for aerial mapping and remote sensing projects.
• Collect, organize, and process survey data using industry-standard software and workflows.
• Support the development of maps, plats, reports, and survey deliverables.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Familiarity with surveying principles

Field procedures knowledge

Coordinate systems

Teamwork and communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

Job description

Woolpert recruits a Survey Intern to join our Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship supports field and office surveying operations, collaborating with seasoned professionals on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

You will help collect, process, and analyze survey data supporting design, construction, and mapping efforts, including boundary and topographic surveys and UAV support.