Survey Engineering Intern: Real Projects, Mentorship & Field Work

CAGE Engineering, Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-spot training

Mentor support

Office hours

Hands-on field work

Career path

Job summary

CAGE Engineering, Inc. invites a Survey Engineering Intern to join our survey team and work on real client projects from day one.

You’ll gain hands-on field data collection, survey drafting, and professional development through mentor-led trainings and weekly office hours. As part of the internship, you’ll interact with the Survey Project Manager, grow your technical capabilities, and explore a potential full-time career path at CAGE in Lisle, IL.

Qualifications

• In current pursuit of a BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Familiarity with survey equipment or CAD software a plus
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented
• Strong desire to learn and advance one's technical skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and in the field as part of a crew
• Ability to learn quickly and accept constructive criticism
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field data collection, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Support the preparation of boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys
• Help process field data and prepare survey drawings using survey and CAD software
• Research deeds, plats, and public records to support boundary and title work
• Assist with quality control checks on field data and drafted deliverables
• Participate in meetings with internal and external clients to review survey findings and discuss project direction
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and project constraints
• Take part in CAGE's trainings on both technical and professional development topics
• Meet regularly with your assigned mentor and attend office hours, dedicated time each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders

Skills

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work readiness

Education

BS in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Survey equipment

Job description

CAGE Engineering, Inc. invites a Survey Engineering Intern to join our survey team and work on real client projects from day one.

You’ll gain hands-on field data collection, survey drafting, and professional development through mentor-led trainings and weekly office hours. As part of the internship, you’ll interact with the Survey Project Manager, grow your technical capabilities, and explore a potential full-time career path at CAGE in Lisle, IL.