Summer Survey Intern: CAD Civil 3D & Field Mapping

Pape-Dawson; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Survey Interns in Georgia for the summer of 2027, with locations in Marietta, Newnan, Canton, Duluth, and Calhoun. The intern will collaborate with field staff, CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to support land survey development.

Responsibilities include using AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare surveys, processing data, creating base maps, and performing QA. Site inspections and related duties are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills
• 1+ year of field surveying experience or relevant coursework
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred
• Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone operations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to prepare boundary and topographic surveys along with subdivision plats
• Process, extract, and analyze field survey data
• Collaborate with project surveyors and project managers to create plans and survey base mapping
• Perform quality assurance and standards checks on projects
• Field work including site inspections, research, and quality assurance as needed
• Additional related duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Surveying/Geospatial/Civil Engineering related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone operations

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking Survey Interns in Georgia for the summer of 2027, with locations in Marietta, Newnan, Canton, Duluth, and Calhoun. The intern will collaborate with field staff, CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to support land survey development.

Responsibilities include using AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare surveys, processing data, creating base maps, and performing QA. Site inspections and related duties are part of the role.