Summer 2027 Internship - Survey & Mapping

Atwell, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Intern to support the Land Survey team by collecting and processing field data for land development and solar projects. You will be paired with a mentor who trains you on technical reports, layouts, and survey plans.

Responsibilities include CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing, with training on leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, and boundary surveys.

Qualifications

• Currently a student in a Survey 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Survey program student at university/technical school

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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 Survey 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

Our standard intern pay rates range from $19-$27 per hour.

Why Atwell?

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 75 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.