Land Survey/Geomatics Intern

Colliers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Land Surveying Intern for Summer 2027 in our Buffalo, NY office. You will assist technical staff and transform field data into Civil 3D drawings, supporting ALTA, Boundary, Topographic surveys, and subdivision records.

You will gain hands-on experience with Trimble, Total Station, and GPS, complementing fieldwork with office data reduction, calculations, and QA checks. Valid driver's license required; pre-employment drug screen will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies, or Civil Engineering.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office/field.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil3D preferred.
• Previous experience or coursework related to Geomatics, Cartography, or Land Surveying preferred.
• Interest in Land Surveying, Mapping, or Geomatics preferred.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high‑paced environment.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen.
• Motor Vehicle Record will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline.
• Transform field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.
• Perform office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands‑on experience using AutoCAD Civil3D to produce: ALTA Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, As-Built Drawings, Maps, Specific Purpose Surveys, Plot Plans & Subdivision Record Plats.
• Reduce field notes from field collected data into survey/civil grade base maps.
• Will also work in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man of a one, two or three-person field crew.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
• Reads and understands plans and specifications.
• Work alongside junior and senior level staff to execute project deadlines.
• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Outdoor work ability

Reading & writing English

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies, or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Trimble

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Land Surveying Intern to join the Survey Discipline in our Buffalo, NY office for Summer 2027.

As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology to capture data from the air, ground, and subsurface, delivering insights that are faster, safer, and more precise than ever before. From mapping communities to supporting major infrastructure projects, your work will fuel smarter decisions and shape the future. As an intern with our team, you will be working with our team of professionals to gain experience in the field using Trimble, Total Station, and GPS to capture geospatial data. You will also be working in our office utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D to produce ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys; As-Built drawings, and Subdivision Record Plats for projects ranging from national utility mapping and infrastructure redevelopment to local housing or commercial developments.

Join our Survey/Geospatial team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether mapping ALTA surveys for local landowners, collecting subsurface data for utility clients, or working with our state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Systems, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline.
• Transform field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.
• Perform office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands‑on experience using AutoCAD Civil3D to produce:
  • ALTA Surveys
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Boundary Surveys
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Maps
  • Specific Purpose Surveys
  • Plot Plans & Subdivision Record Plats
• Reduce field notes from field collected data into survey/civil grade base maps.
• Will also work in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man of a one, two or three-person field crew.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
• Reads and understands plans and specifications.
• Work alongside junior and senior level staff to execute project deadlines.
• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies, or Civil Engineering.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office/field.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil3D preferred.
• Previous experience or coursework related to Geomatics, Cartography, or Land Surveying preferred.
• Interest in Land Surveying, Mapping, or Geomatics preferred.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high‑paced environment.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen.
• Motor Vehicle Record will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)