Internship MDT Surveying

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is offering two Survey Intern positions in Helena for the summer of 2027. Interns will work full time, supporting field surveying across Montana using total stations, robotic survey, GPS and CAD post-processing in AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center.

You will gain hands-on experience with control, topographic, cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys and photogrammetry, traveling to project sites around the state to collect data and support design teams.

Qualifications

• Student must be enrolled or attending college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by end of Spring 2027.
• Majors: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, or Photogrammetry.

Responsibilities

• Support MDT survey staff with field surveys across projects.
• Assist in data collection and post-processing in CAD (AutoCAD) and Trimble Business Center.
• Travel to project locations around Montana to collect survey data.

Skills

Field surveying

Geospatial concepts

Education

60 credit hours

Civil Eng/Geospatial majors

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Total Station

Robotic Survey

GPS surveying

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.

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

Oct 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM