Survey Field Intern - Summer 2027

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. invites applications for a 2027 summer Internship in our Ames location. This will place you with an experienced crew chief in the Land Surveying service group, applying classroom skills to real projects this season.

You will assist with boundary surveys, construction staking, topo surveys, ALTA surveys, and GPS data collection while gaining experience with Trimble, Robotic Total Station, and GPS equipment. Relocation not included.

Qualifications

• Must enroll in or have completed degree programs in civil engineering technology, land surveying, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.8; Desired GPA 3.2.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and navigate rugged terrain.
• General coursework in surveying and AutoCAD drafting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation; travel reimbursed.
• Motor vehicle record check will be conducted during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with boundary surveys, construction staking, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, and GPS data collection.
• Support construction staking activities.
• Gain experience with Trimble, Robotic Total Station, and GPS equipment.
• Interact with staff, landowners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Outdoor work capability

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering Technician

Land Surveying or Survey Technician Degree Program

Related field

Tools

Trimble

Robotic Total Station

GPS equipment

AutoCAD drafting

Job description

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2027 summer internship season in our Ames location. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast and beyond.

As a Survey Field Intern, you will spend the majority of your time working with an experienced crew chief out in the field and will be able to use skills learned in the classroom out in real work projects. This internship opportunity is for our Land Surveying service group during the 2027 Summer season.

What YouWillBeDoing:

• You will assist with boundary surveys, construction staking, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, and GPS data collection.
• You will be on construction staking
• You will be gaining experience with Trimble, Robotic Total Station, and GPS equipment.
• This position will interact with staff, landowners, contractors, and subcontractors.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree Programs: Civil Engineering Technician, Land Surveying or Survey Technician Degree Program, or related field, from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA:2.8. Desired GPA 3.2.
• Students must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the duties outlined above.
• General coursework in, and completion of, general surveying and AutoCAD drafting are preferred.
• Students must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the firm’s standard rates. Students must also provide their own transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel. A check of the candidate's motor vehicle record will be conducted as part of the onboarding process.

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Some positions may be filled with students who have experience depending on the level of complexity a project or client may require. Preference may be given to students who have completed a previous internship with Bolton & Menk.

Relocation and housing are not included.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team. It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / ... including disability and vets.

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