Summer Survey Intern: Fieldwork & CAD Mapping

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville invites a Survey Intern to support surveying office tasks and participate in field work. You will collaborate with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to develop land surveys.

The role emphasizes using AutoCAD Civil 3D for boundary/topographic surveys, processing field data, and aiding map preparation. Field duties and QA checks are integral to daily activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 1 year of field surveying experience or related coursework.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, or drone data collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D 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 & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GEOPAK

Open Roads

MicroStation

Drone data collection

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville invites a Survey Intern to support surveying office tasks and participate in field work. You will collaborate with CAD technicians, civil engineers, and licensed land surveyors to develop land surveys.

The role emphasizes using AutoCAD Civil 3D for boundary/topographic surveys, processing field data, and aiding map preparation. Field duties and QA checks are integral to daily activities.