GPS Survey Intern: Field Layout & Tech Training

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health benefits

PTO

Overtime opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Surveying Intern to join the GPS team in Columbia, MO. The role offers on-site, hands-on training with a path toward full-time surveying positions as interns progress to technicians and project roles.

You will work with an experienced Surveying Technician, learn construction layout, read plans, and gain real-world field experience on heavy civil projects. Excellent communication and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with surveying and construction industry recommended.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying instruments.
• Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS Machine Control.
• Troubleshoot GPS Machine Control.
• Conduct construction layout and document data for quantities.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required.

Skills

Communication

Survey knowledge

Field equipment

Decision making

Initiative

Tech aptitude

Time management

Independence

Math & analytics

Customer service

Google Suite / Excel

OSHA knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Total Stations

GPS Rovers

Auto Levels

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Surveying Intern to join the GPS team in Columbia, MO. The role offers on-site, hands-on training with a path toward full-time surveying positions as interns progress to technicians and project roles.

You will work with an experienced Surveying Technician, learn construction layout, read plans, and gain real-world field experience on heavy civil projects. Excellent communication and reliable transportation are essential.