Intern - Land Survey

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayres Associates is seeking a survey intern in Madison, WI to gain hands-on field and office experience. You'll assist the Survey Crew Chief and Professional Land Surveyor, applying sound technical surveying skills on diverse projects, while learning cutting-edge equipment.

This internship emphasizes growth: you’ll test drive your future career with mentorship, a supportive team, and opportunities to work with GPS, total stations, UAS, and scanners in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Working toward a two-year associate degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology or a four-year degree in Land Surveying.
• Adhering to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Physical requirements include walking over uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to the office and project sites.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Survey Crew Chief and Professional Land Surveyor by applying sound technical skills and knowledge of surveying in broad areas of assignment.
• Care for and maintain survey equipment on a regular basis.
• Serve as a survey technician working on one and two-person survey crews utilizing GPS, robotic total stations, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and terrestrial based scanners.
• Office work may include processing field data, minor drafting and assisting with the preparation of documents.
• Position could require overtime and out-of-town travel.

Education

Two-year associate degree in Land Surveying / Civil Engineering Technology

Four-year degree in Land Surveying

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

UAS

Terrestrial scanners

Job description

Finding The Right Fit

Variety is the spice of life, as the proverbial saying goes, and you’ll find boundless variety working as a survey intern at Ayres. Our projects are varied, our work is rewarding, and our team is supportive, collaborative, and fun! Beyond the ability to work on diverse projects, our land surveyors also enjoy a high degree of professional freedom - both in and outside of the office - and are routinely applying cutting-edge, and, sometimes, emerging technologies to their important work.

Finding The Right Fit

Variety is the spice of life, as the proverbial saying goes, and you’ll find boundless variety working as a survey intern at Ayres. Our projects are varied, our work is rewarding, and our team is supportive, collaborative, and fun! Beyond the ability to work on diverse projects, our land surveyors also enjoy a high degree of professional freedom - both in and outside of the office - and are routinely applying cutting-edge, and, sometimes, emerging technologies to their important work.

Ayres is looking to add a purpose-driven student to grow with our team. Internships are meant to be resume-boosting experiences that allow you to test drive your future career. We’ll give you that and so much more! An internship with Ayres will lead to meaningful work that supports your future career, provide you with tools and resources to be successful, and mentors who are passionate about the industry. We expect our interns to have confidence, be adaptable, always work hard and be a team player. We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting you.

Become a part of a nationally recognized USA Today Top Workplace! Our commitment to working together and improving our lives rings true, and we are proud to grow our team with driven and valued individuals. Join us today and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

On Any Given Day, You'll

• Provide assistance to the Survey Crew Chief and Professional Land Surveyor by applying sound technical skills and knowledge of surveying in broad areas of assignment.
• Care for and maintain survey equipment on a regular basis.
• Serve as a survey technician working on one and two-person survey crews utilizing GPS, robotic total stations, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and terrestrial based scanners.
• Office work may include processing field data, minor drafting and assisting with the preparation of documents.
• Position could require overtime and out-of-town travel.

Required Qualifications

• Working toward a two-year associate degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology or a four-year degree in Land Surveying.
• Adhering to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Physical requirements include walking over uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to the office and project sites.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.