Summer 2027 Survey Technician Intern

Moore Engineering, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Job summary

Moore Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician Intern in Minnesota to assist with land surveying for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control projects.

You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gain hands-on field and office experience, and participate in data collection, staking, and monument placement. The internship emphasizes mentorship and real-world exposure from day one, with the company-owned culture and shared responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Ability to perform physical work and lift 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates survey instrumentation for data collection.
• Transmits survey data to files and supports field use.
• Marks points of measurement and places stakes as directed.
• Loads and unloads equipment and keeps vehicle stocked.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing Civil Engineering or Land Surveying degree

Job description

As a Survey Technician Intern, you'll work directly with experienced professionals to support land surveying services for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects. This role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects from day one.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.

The culture at Moore Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values- Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness.

• Respect means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
• Integrity means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
• Accountability means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
• Loyalty means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
• Kindness means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

These values differentiate how we successfully do what we do. We hire, separate, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it's important that you share these values to be part of our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates all of the instrumentation required for the collection or distribution of survey data (total station, data collector, level)
• Transmits survey data to the proper files in the computer network and acquires the data for field use
• Calls out reading or writes station number and reading in notebook
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark
• Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor’s chain
• Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation
• Cuts survey line and carries survey instruments throughout the day
• Sets and locates monuments
• Loads and unloads survey equipment into truck
• Keeps survey vehicle supplied with stakes, flagging, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be pursuing a degree in the Civil Engineering or Land Surveying field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Ability to work weekends and overtime, if necessary
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e. strenuous walking, lifting 50 to 100 pounds, loading and unloading survey equipment, etc.)

For Minnesota residents: The pay range for this position is $22.54-$26.95 per hour (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Minnesota location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills.