Summer Survey Intern: Fieldwork, Drone Ops & Design

Coleman Company, Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid internship

Housing stipend potential

Field and office rotation

Mentorship from licensed surveyors

Job summary

Coleman Company, Inc. in Savannah, GA seeks a curious, driven Survey Intern for Summer 2027 to learn land surveying through field crews and the survey office. You will experience the full lifecycle from data collection to digital deliverables and gain hands-on exposure to UAS drone surveying.

No prior surveying experience is required; you will be mentored by licensed surveyors and project managers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and real-world project environments with a potential for

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related technical program at an accredited institution.
• Genuine interest in land surveying as a career, including eventual professional licensure.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, with the stamina to lift equipment, walk long distances, and work on uneven terrain.
• Able to follow direction as part of a field crew and manage assignments independently in the office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• In the Field: Set up and operate survey equipment; collect, record, and organize accurate field data; assist with construction staking and site layout; support UAS survey missions; maintain field equipment and vehicles; follow safety standards.
• In the Office: Process and reduce survey field data into digital deliverables; assist in preparing plats, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, tree surveys, and technical exhibits using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; assist with processing drone imagery into point clouds and surfaces; review data for accuracy and coordinate with field crews and project managers; research deeds and public records to support boundary determinations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Able to work outdoors

Independent in office

Microsoft Office

Education

Land surveying / Geomatics / Civil engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Coleman Company, Inc. in Savannah, GA seeks a curious, driven Survey Intern for Summer 2027 to learn land surveying through field crews and the survey office. You will experience the full lifecycle from data collection to digital deliverables and gain hands-on exposure to UAS drone surveying.

No prior surveying experience is required; you will be mentored by licensed surveyors and project managers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and real-world project environments with a potential for