Field Survey Intern: Renewable Energy Projects

Westwood Professional Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is offering a Survey Field Intern internship to support boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for renewable energy projects.

You will join a field and office survey team applying surveying coursework to real-world wind, solar, and energy storage sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliability, with duties ranging from stake setting to data collection and note recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor's degree program in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area.
• Preferred knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew.
• Focus on quality, safety, and equipment maintenance of survey activities.
• Operate equipment, collect field data, locate features safely and accurately.
• Record clear surveying notes for field records.
• Willing to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time.
• Perform physical tasks including walking long distances and handling equipment.

Skills

Survey Fieldwork

GIS processes

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Surveying/Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is offering a Survey Field Intern internship to support boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for renewable energy projects.

You will join a field and office survey team applying surveying coursework to real-world wind, solar, and energy storage sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliability, with duties ranging from stake setting to data collection and note recording.