Geomatics Internship

Barge Design Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

No company benefits for interns

Housing not provided

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a dedicated college student for a paid summer internship in Geomatics / Land Surveying in Knoxville, TN. You will gain hands-on field and data processing experience while learning from mentors.

The role focuses on fieldwork, equipment operation, and collaboration with an engineering team. Applicants should be enrolled in a related degree and meet minimum GPA requirements, with housing not provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Surveying and Mapping or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preference for students who do not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to operate equipment to execute proper surveying techniques in the field.
• Process survey data.
• Interpret legal/property descriptions.
• Operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, GPS and laser scanning.
• Perform basic field calculations.
• Conduct boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, highway, route, utility and laser scanning surveys.

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Surveying and Mapping or related field

GPA 3.0+

18+ years old

Sponsorship not required

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS

Laser scanning

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student who is looking to gain valuable work experience in your field? Do you want to gain experience while learning from great mentors and leaders? Barge Design Solutions is looking for someone like you to intern with us this summer.

Career Area

Geomatics / Land Surveying

What We're Looking For

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student who is looking to gain valuable work experience in your field? Do you want to gain experience while learning from great mentors and leaders? Barge Design Solutions is looking for someone like you to intern with us this summer.

Location: Knoxville, TN or Tri-Cities, TN

Number of positions available: 1

Schedule: Summer 2027

You Will Gain Experience In

• Learning how to operate equipment in order to execute proper surveying techniques in the field.
• Processing survey data.
• Interpreting legal/property description
• Operating survey instruments such as robotic total stations, GPS and laser scanning.
• Basic field calculations.
• Boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, highway, route, utility and laser scanning surveys.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Major: Surveying and Mapping or related field.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preference will be given to students that do not require sponsorship.

Additional Details

• This is a paid internship.
• Interns are not eligible for company benefits.
• Housing assistance is not provided.
• This position will mostly include fieldwork, so you must be willing to be outdoors and work in the elements.
• Project travel may be necessary but will not be at your expense.
• Pay will be hourly with the ability to obtain overtime when necessary. Full workdays/week will be contingent upon weather.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 400-people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked No. 171 on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s 2021 Top 500 Design Firms list, is No. 177 on Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company's Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES

• Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled