Field Survey Internship - Hands-On Geospatial

Woolpert; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert invites motivated students to join its Survey and Geospatial team as a Survey Intern for the 2027 internship program. This full-time role supports field and office surveying operations on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

As an intern, you will collect, process, and analyze survey data supporting design, construction, mapping, asset management, and community development. Travel opportunities are available; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying.
• Familiar with surveying principles, field procedures, and coordinate systems.
• Exposure to GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.
• Ability and willingness to travel during the internship.
• Valid driver's license with 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 surveying technologies, including GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV 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 standard software and workflows.
• Support the development of maps, plats, reports, and survey deliverables.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Surveying principles

Field procedures

Coordinate systems

GNSS/GPS equipment

Total stations

Laser scanning

UAV technologies

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

GNSS equipment

Total stations

Terrestrial laser scanners

UAV technologies

Job description

Woolpert invites motivated students to join its Survey and Geospatial team as a Survey Intern for the 2027 internship program. This full-time role supports field and office surveying operations on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

As an intern, you will collect, process, and analyze survey data supporting design, construction, mapping, asset management, and community development. Travel opportunities are available; visa sponsorship is not provided.