Land Survey Intern: Field & CAD Drafting + Mentorship

KPFF Consulting Engineers in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401k (non-matching)

Bonuses

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

KPFF's San Diego Survey Group is seeking a motivated Survey Intern to gain hands-on experience in land surveying and civil engineering support. The internship offers work with professional surveyors in the field and office on real projects across Southern California.

Interns participate in the full survey workflow from field data collection to drafting and mapping deliverables, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, technical environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying, or related field.
• Interest in land surveying, mapping, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in field environments and in an office setting.
• Basic familiarity with CAD software is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting survey field crews with data collection for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
• Supporting survey drafting efforts using CAD software to prepare base maps and survey exhibits.
• Assisting with processing and organizing field data collected using modern survey equipment.
• Performing basic research of survey records and maps.
• Supporting project teams with general survey-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work capability

Education

Pursuing degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying, or related field

Tools

CAD software basics

Job description

KPFF's San Diego Survey Group is seeking a motivated Survey Intern to gain hands-on experience in land surveying and civil engineering support. The internship offers work with professional surveyors in the field and office on real projects across Southern California.

Interns participate in the full survey workflow from field data collection to drafting and mapping deliverables, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, technical environment.