Internship MDT Surveying

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation invites two Survey Interns to join the MDT Internship Program for summer 2027. Interns will work full-time, travel across Montana to collect survey data, and support our survey staff in control, topographic, cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys and photogrammetry projects.

Training includes field data collection and post-processing in AutoCAD and Trimble software. Minimum requirement is enrollment in college with 60 credit hours by spring 2027;

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College/University
• Minimum 60 credit hours by spring 2027
• Majors: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, Photogrammetry

Responsibilities

• Support full-time survey staff with control, engineering (topographic), cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys and photogrammetry.
• Assist in field data collection across Montana project locations.
• Use total station, robotic survey, GPS, CAD (AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center) for data collection and post-processing.

Education

60 credit hours

Job description

Job Description - Internship MDT Surveying (26142324)

Position Title:

Internship MDT Surveying - ( 26142324 )

MDT Internship Program provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of problem solving, innovation and teamwork. Interns engage in Montana’s transportation projects that have a direct impact on Montana’s traveling public! Interns will collaborate with area experts and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Our internships focus on training and integrating the interns into our current workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana who are all providing a vital role to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.

Recruiting for two Survey Interns that will work full time hours for the summer of 2027 as a MDT Intern!

Interns will be exposed to all aspects of land surveying and will be supporting our full-time survey staff with: control, engineering (topographic), cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys and photogrammetry. This position will spend a large portion of their time in the field traveling to various project locations around the state to collect valuable survey data which our design teams will use for roadway and bridge designs. The Interns will get a variety of experience using a total station, robotic survey, level loops, control, GPS survey, point and line coding to collect data, and post processing of the data in the office in CAD (AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center). This is a position where the intern will get hands on survey experience working with experienced MDT survey staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• Student must be currently enrolled or attending College, University. Student required to have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of spring semester 2027. Desired majors are within Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, and Photogrammetry.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Number of Openings

2

Employee Status : Seasonal (less than 6 mos)

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Internship

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Transportation Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 14, 2026, 10:25:14 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Angela Murolo | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.