Land Survey Intern - Summer 2027

CAGE Engineering; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-spot training

Mentor checks in regularly

Office hours with leaders

Hands-on field project experience

Clear career paths in the company

Job summary

CAGE Engineering in Lisle, IL is seeking a Survey Engineering Intern to join our survey team. From day one you’ll work on real client projects, develop skills in field data collection and survey drafting, and participate in mentorship and trainings throughout the summer.

You’ll report to the Survey Project Manager and gain hands-on experience with boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys, while learning to navigate client meetings and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field from accredited university.
• Familiarity with survey equipment or CAD software is a plus.
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection (boundary, topographic, construction staking surveys).
• Support preparation of boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys.
• Help process field data and prepare survey drawings using survey and CAD software.
• Research deeds, plats, and public records to support boundary and title work.
• Quality control checks on field data and drafted deliverables; participate in client meetings to review survey findings and project direction.
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and constraints.
• Participate in CAGE trainings on technical and professional topics.
• Meet regularly with your mentor and attend office hours with CAGE leaders.

Skills

Survey equipment familiarity

CAD software proficiency

Team communication

Willingness to learn

Outdoor field work readiness

Education

BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Survey equipment

Job description

Description

CAGE Engineering is a respected leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management, known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions tailored to each client's needs. Our land development work spans residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Our team is committed to excellence and integrity, and we offer a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can grow. Join us and become part of a company that values expertise, invests in its people, and drives projects that shape communities for the better.

Position Overview

As a Survey Engineering Intern with CAGE, you will join our survey team working on real client projects from day one, no busy work. You will develop technical skills in field data collection and survey drafting, and build professional skills like networking and organization, through a series of hands-on trainings, and you will check in regularly with a mentor throughout the summer. You will also have office hours, time set aside each week for interns to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders, ask questions, and get to know the people leading the company. Success in this role looks like steady growth in your technical skills, real contributions to your project team, and a strong sense of what a career at CAGE could look like.

Typically Reports To:Survey Project Manager

Typical Years of Experience:In current pursuit of a BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field; no prior professional experience required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Support the preparation of boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys
• Help process field data and prepare survey drawings using survey and CAD software
• Research deeds, plats, and public records to support boundary and title work
• Assist with quality control checks on field data and drafted deliverablesParticipate in meetings with internal and external clients to review survey findings and discuss project direction
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and project constraints
• Take part in CAGE's trainings on both technical and professional development topics
• Meet regularly with your assigned mentor and attend office hours, dedicated time each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders

Necessary Qualifications

• In current pursuit of a BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Familiarity with survey equipment or CAD software a plus
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented
• Strong desire to learn and advance one's technical skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and in the field as part of a crew
• Ability to learn quickly and accept constructive criticism
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Why CAGE?

At CAGE, we excel as problem solvers, prioritize cost-conscious design, and deliver real value to our clients. We build strong relationships founded on trust and follow-through, and we look for people who share our enthusiasm and work ethic. Our interns get more than a summer job. You will get hands-on technical trainings led by our own surveyors and engineers, non-technical trainings covering professional skills like networking and organization, a mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer, and office hours, dedicated time each week to sit down one-on-one with CAGE leaders, all while working on real projects that matter to our clients. We also believe work should be enjoyable, not just productive, so you will find a team that likes to have fun together along the way, from happy hours to summer intern events. If that sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

What We Offer

Professional Growth

• On-the-spot training every day
• A mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer
• Optional office hours each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders
• Hands-on experience working on real projects and in the field
• Full-time advancement opportunities with clear career paths

Culture and Community

• Book club, happy hours, and social events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Chances to connect with teams across our national offices through lunch and learns and collaborative events

Rewarding Compensation

• Compensation: Starting at $25/hr
• The compensation provided is a general guideline. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and overall alignment with the role and company needs.

CAGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from the CAGE team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. CAGE is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or for candidates sent directly to hiring managers.

Location:Lisle, IL

Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time

EOE Statement

CAGE is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.