Survey Field Intern

Westwood Professional Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is offering a Survey Field Intern internship to support boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for renewable energy projects.

You will join a field and office survey team applying surveying coursework to real-world wind, solar, and energy storage sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliability, with duties ranging from stake setting to data collection and note recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor's degree program in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area.
• Preferred knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew.
• Focus on quality, safety, and equipment maintenance of survey activities.
• Operate equipment, collect field data, locate features safely and accurately.
• Record clear surveying notes for field records.
• Willing to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time.
• Perform physical tasks including walking long distances and handling equipment.

Skills

Survey Fieldwork

GIS processes

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Surveying/Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Survey Field Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Land Surveying Intern will join a field and office survey team supporting boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. Projects range from preliminary site topographic mapping to final as-built surveys for renewable energy developers, IPPs, and utility clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply surveying and geomatics coursework to real-world renewable energy infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Willingness to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company's Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies

Physical Requirements:

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor's degree program in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking
• Full use of Microsoft Office
• Familiar with GIS processes and terminology
• Prior experience with survey fieldwork

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.