STUDENT INTERN - SURVEYING

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Civil Engineering intern for the summer of 2027 in its Headquarters in Bismarck, ND. The role offers project-based, temporary work with 40–50 hours per week under a registered Land Surveyor’s supervision.

You will assist with field surveys, field equipment maintenance, and data management using CAD software, while meeting minimum student qualifications and GPA requirements. CIP-related access may apply.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two semesters completed, or recent graduate.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Transcript required at time of application; CIP-related access may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field survey services for volumetric surveys, construction staking, and boundary surveys.
• Maintain and care for survey equipment.
• Download and organize data using surveying and CAD software for project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Education

Two-year program in Surveying/GIS/Engineering

Four-year Land Surveying/GIS/Engineering

Tools

Surveying CAD software

Job description

This position is at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.
This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approxmiately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027). This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in Civil Engineering by assisting with conducting surveying services and activities as needed for BEPC and its subsidiaries . The incumbent possesses a basic knowledge of field operations, types of surveys, and is familiar with field equipment and procedures. Under the direction and supervision of a registered Land Surveyor, the incumbent will complete a variety of skilled tasks in the field and in the office. This position typically works 40-50 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist with field survey services for volumetric surveys of ponds, stockpiles and landfills, construction staking surveys, and property / boundary surveys for the establishment/ re-establishment of property corners and Public Land Survey System corners.
• Maintain, clean, and care for survey equipment.
• Download, maintain, and organize data to satisfy the computational and mapping requirements of the applicable project using surveying and CAD software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two semesters completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months)

OR

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Land Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two years completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Transcript required at time of application.
  If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.
  This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, using keyboard/computer and using foot controls; and occasional crawling and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision, good hearing, and ability to perform close work. This position may work in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, and poor ventilation. This position frequently operates equipment and vehicles; and occasionally works around chemicals, electrical risks, in confined areas, and at heights up to 150 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Basin Electric wants all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or who needs other assistance or accommodations, please contact us at 701-223-0441. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed or provide your contact information, and a Basin Electric Human Resources representative will contact you. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.