Land Survey Intern

Psomas; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Career growth

People-first culture

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Psomas in Utah is seeking a Land Survey Intern to support the Survey & Geospatial team on field data processing, CAD drafting, research, and mapping. You will learn from experienced professionals and contribute to survey projects across the western U.S.

You'll gain hands-on experience with Civil 3D and MicroStation workflows, data organization, and documentation while developing practical surveying skills in a collaborative, ownership-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current university student enrolled in Engineering or Surveying.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Completion of Introductory and Advanced Plane Surveying courses.
• Completion of CAD fundamentals coursework or related.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation; proficiency with Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support survey data processing and calculations.
• Assist CAD drafting and mapping using Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Research deeds, analyze maps, and plot easements from deeds.
• Document project work and file field notes; provide day-to-day support.

Skills

Part-time availability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or Surveying major

Introductory Plane Surveying

Advanced Plane Surveying

CAD fundamentals coursework

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• 11456 South Temple Drive #200, South Jordan, UT, USA
• per hour Compensation is dependent on experience, education, and other factors of candidate and is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

Land Survey Intern
Own Your Future at Psomas
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Land Survey Intern for our Survey & Geospatial team in Utah, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting survey projects through field data processing, CAD drafting, research, and mapping while working alongside experienced survey professionals in a collaborative team environment.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Career Growth: Hands‑on learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of survey projects and technical workflows.
• People‑First Culture: Collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives and invest in continuous learning and professional development.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to surveying and geospatial projects that support communities and infrastructure throughout the western U.S.

What You'll Do

As a Land Survey Intern, you'll support survey teams with data processing, calculations, CAD drafting, research, and project documentation while developing practical surveying skills.

• Survey Data Processing
  Process survey field data, perform data entry, and assist with organizing field information and survey project files.
• Survey Calculations
  Perform COGO calculations and support survey teams with technical calculations and data preparation.
• CAD Drafting & Mapping
  Perform field-to-finish CAD drafting of survey data and prepare CAD basemap drawings using Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Records Research & Map Analysis
  Research record deeds and analyze maps while plotting easements and other survey information from deeds.
• Project Support & Documentation
  File field notes and assist with other survey‑related tasks while supporting project teams with day‑to‑day project needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current university student majoring in Engineering or Surveying
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Successful completion of Introductory and Advanced Plane Surveying courses
• Completion of computer-aided drafting fundamentals coursework
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience related to land surveying
• Familiarity with survey field data and field-to-finish workflows
• Interest in developing a career in land surveying or geospatial services
• Ability to support field work as needed

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.