Geospatial Survey Intern — Field & Data

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

Job summary

Woolpert invites motivated students to join our Survey and Geospatial team as a Survey Intern for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience in field and office surveying, supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utilities and geospatial projects.

You will assist with data collection, processing, and analysis to support engineering design, mapping, asset management, and community development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s program in surveying or related field.
• Familiarity with surveying principles, field procedures, and coordinate systems.
• Exposure to GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies.
• Experience with surveying/design software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to travel as needed 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 advanced 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 industry-standard software and workflows.
• Support the development of maps, plats, reports, and survey deliverables.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

Surveying degree student

Tools

TBC

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

Job description

Woolpert invites motivated students to join our Survey and Geospatial team as a Survey Intern for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience in field and office surveying, supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utilities and geospatial projects.

You will assist with data collection, processing, and analysis to support engineering design, mapping, asset management, and community development initiatives.