Land Survey/Geomatics Intern

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

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Land Surveying Intern to join the Survey Discipline in our Buffalo, NY office for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience with Trimble, Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD Civil3D to produce ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic surveys.

You will work with a team of professionals, supporting field and office tasks and learning through a robust internship program designed to build technical and networking skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline.
• Transform field data into Autodesk Civil 3D drawings.
• Produce ALTA, Boundary, Topographic, and As-Built surveys and subdivision plats.
• Support field crew as Instrument Man on survey projects.

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

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)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full‑time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!