Land Surveying Internship (Summer 2026)

Atwell, LLC; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting and engineering firm seeks a Survey Intern to support field data collection and assist with diverse land development projects. You will train under a mentor to learn about technical reports and survey plans. Qualifications include being a student in a Land Surveying program and having strong communication skills. This role offers hands-on experience with modern surveying techniques and tools, contributing to significant projects in energy and real estate.

Qualifications

• Currently a student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program at a University or Technical School.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Entry level experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plan interpretation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data.
• Pair with a mentor for training on technical reports, layouts, and survey plans.
• Assist with CAD drafting, data download, and research tasks.
• Learn to perform various survey activities with training and guidance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Entry level experience with AutoCAD

Basic understanding of plan interpretation

Ability to work within a team

Ability to work independently

Education

Student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• The survey interns will gain vast experience supporting the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data.
• Survey interns will be paired with a mentor who will train the intern on technical reports, layouts, and survey plans for diverse land development and solar projects.
• Assist with office tasks including but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing.
• With training and guidance, you will learn to perform survey activities such as: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys, as well as physical tasks such as line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• As a Survey intern at Atwell, you'll gain experience with various drawings specific to projects including; ALTA, Final Plats, Maps of Dedication, construction layout, and construction staking.

Qualifications

• Currently a student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program at a University or Technical School.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Entry level experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plan interpretation.
• Proven ability to work well both within a team and independently when needed.

Why Atwell?

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 70 offices throughout the country. We deliver a broad range of strategic and creative solutions in the energy – power, energy – hydrocarbons, and real estate and land development markets. Our comprehensive turnkey services include land and right‑of‑way support, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, GIS and mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and project and program management.

To us, finding the right cultural fit is just as important as finding the right technical fit. We hire self‑motivated, client‑focused team members who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit persistence and follow‑through on commitments and deadlines. From implementing the most innovative technology to expanding our services, market reach, and organizational opportunities, we are always looking for ways to grow our company inside and out. We are proud to be ranked ENR #70 in the Top 500 Design Firms, and named "Best Places to Work" for Ten consecutive years according to Zweig Group.