GPS Survey Intern: Field Layout & Tech Skills

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading ESOP

Health benefits

401(k) & financial education

PTO and overtime opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in O’Fallon, MO invites a Surveying Intern to join our GPS team. You will work with an experienced Surveying Technician on-site, learning plan reading, construction flow, and field experience, with hands-on training in surveying techniques and equipment.

The role offers exposure to real-world workflow and potential progression into full-time surveying roles; candidates pursuing Construction Management studies are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry; willing to train the right candidate who meets our culture.
• At least two years of construction industry experience required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience with surveying instruments and construction layout is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying instruments.
• Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS machine control.
• Troubleshoot GPS machine control.
• Perform construction layout on structures and pavements.
• Read and interpret engineering plans to establish lines and grades.

Skills

Excellent communication

Survey practices

Total stations

GPS rovers

Auto levels

Time management

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

College/Technical degree in surveying (preferred)

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Trimble software

Google Suite

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in O’Fallon, MO invites a Surveying Intern to join our GPS team. You will work with an experienced Surveying Technician on-site, learning plan reading, construction flow, and field experience, with hands-on training in surveying techniques and equipment.

The role offers exposure to real-world workflow and potential progression into full-time surveying roles; candidates pursuing Construction Management studies are encouraged.