Survey & GIS Intern - Summer 2027

RETTEW; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RETTEW is offering a Summer 2027 Survey and GIS Internship in Lancaster, PA. Interns gain hands-on experience across survey and GIS projects, with mentorship from professionals across the Survey and Geographic Information Systems teams.

Assignments may include field data collection, mapping, drafting, data management, and quality review. This program emphasizes professional development, mentoring, and cross-team exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in surveying, geomatics, geography, or a related field.
• Interest in surveying, GIS, mapping, or geospatial technology careers.
• Basic understanding of surveying, mapping, spatial data, CAD, or GIS concepts.
• Ability to follow instructions and apply feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Survey and GIS professionals with project assignments under supervision.
• Support field data collection using GPS and surveying tech.
• Help create maps, figures, drawings, and project documentation.
• Assist with GIS data entry, editing, validation, analysis, and database maintenance.
• Use ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other software as needed.
• Research deeds, plans, and public records to support projects.
• Collaborate with Survey, GIS, engineering, and project-management teams.
• Follow safety, quality, and data-management procedures.
• Communicate progress and potential delays to team members.
• Participate in ASPIRE activities and the final intern presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Geomatics / Surveying

Geography

Civil Engineering Technology

Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS equipment

Job description

RETTEW is offering a Summer 2027 Survey and GIS Internship in Lancaster, PA. Interns gain hands-on experience across survey and GIS projects, with mentorship from professionals across the Survey and Geographic Information Systems teams.

Assignments may include field data collection, mapping, drafting, data management, and quality review. This program emphasizes professional development, mentoring, and cross-team exposure.