Field Survey Intern: Hands-on GPS, AutoCAD & More

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Baxter (MN); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Intern to join our field and office survey team, supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure projects for public and private electric utility clients.

This internship offers hands‑on exposure from initial route studies through final construction staking. The role involves field data collection, boundary and topographic surveys, and survey drawing development using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with travel to project sites to gain practical

Formación

• Enrollment in a surveying-related degree program.
• Proficient verbal and written communication for client interaction.
• Willingness to learn in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors on active job sites.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Assist field crews with data collection using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and other survey equipment for transmission and distribution projects.
• Support preparation of boundary and topographic surveys and right-of-way plats for utility projects.
• Help process field data and develop survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Research public records and prior survey documents to support boundary determinations.
• Coordinate with engineering staff to ensure deliverables meet design requirements and specifications.
• Travel to project sites to support field crews and gain hands-on experience.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Outdoor work

Educación

Currently enrolled in a Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering Technology degree program

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Access

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Intern to join our field and office survey team, supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure projects for public and private electric utility clients.

This internship offers hands‑on exposure from initial route studies through final construction staking. The role involves field data collection, boundary and topographic surveys, and survey drawing development using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with travel to project sites to gain practical