Survey Field Intern: Hands-on Fieldwork & Data Collection

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Survey Field Intern to support the survey crew under the direction of the Party Chief. This role offers hands-on training in field survey techniques, equipment operation, and data collection while developing skills for a career in land surveying.

You will assist with field tasks, load and maintain gear, set up instruments, follow safety procedures, and collect data in various outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a coordinated team.
• Willingness to learn survey equipment operation.
• Physically able to lift up to 35 lbs and perform outdoor tasks in all weather.
• Reliability and dependability in attendance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the survey crew with field tasks including brush clearing, setup of tripods and prisms, and carrying the survey rod for staking.
• Load, unload, and maintain survey equipment and supplies for daily assignments.
• Set up back sights and operate survey instruments under supervision.
• Follow established safety and field procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Work in outdoor environments and terrains to collect accurate data for survey projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Physical endurance

Reliability

Education

Surveying/Geospatial/CE program

Job description

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Survey Field Intern to support the survey crew under the direction of the Party Chief. This role offers hands-on training in field survey techniques, equipment operation, and data collection while developing skills for a career in land surveying.

You will assist with field tasks, load and maintain gear, set up instruments, follow safety procedures, and collect data in various outdoor environments.