Field Survey Internship: Hands-On Geospatial Experience

Woolpert; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

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

You will assist with collecting, processing, and analyzing survey data to support design, mapping, and asset management. The internship involves travel and multiple locations, with no visa sponsorship provided.

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, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability 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 and geospatial professionals with field data collection.
• Operate and learn GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, and UAV equipment.
• Support topographic, boundary, utility, construction, and control surveys.
• Assist with establishing photo and ground control for aerial mapping.
• Collect, organize, and process survey data using standard software.
• Support development of maps, plats, reports, and deliverables.
• Follow safety procedures and uphold workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop professional problem-solving and technical skills.

Skills

Familiarity with surveying principles

GNSS/GPS

Total stations

Laser scanning

UAV technologies

Strong communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Time management

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, Inc. invites applications for a Survey Intern to join our Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time role supports field and office surveying operations on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, and geospatial projects.

You will assist with collecting, processing, and analyzing survey data to support design, mapping, and asset management. The internship involves travel and multiple locations, with no visa sponsorship provided.