Summer Survey Intern: Fieldwork + CAD for Civil 3D

Poulos-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Survey Intern based in our Nashville office. You will assist in surveying office support and fieldwork while collaborating with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to help develop land surveys.

The role requires enrollment or recent graduation in surveying or related fields, with experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will contribute to field data processing, QA checks, and mapping under guidance from project teams in a dynamic,

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+ years of experience with field surveying or taking surveying classes
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone flights 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 and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Engineering-related degree program (Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone flights

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Survey Intern based in our Nashville office. You will assist in surveying office support and fieldwork while collaborating with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to help develop land surveys.

The role requires enrollment or recent graduation in surveying or related fields, with experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will contribute to field data processing, QA checks, and mapping under guidance from project teams in a dynamic,