Survey Intern

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fort Collins is seeking a Survey Intern (Hourly) to perform land surveying tasks under the direction of a Survey Party Chief or Chief Surveyor. This role supports field surveys, data collection, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The candidate should pursuing an undergrad/grad degree in surveying or geomatics and have basic GPS/AutoCAD knowledge. The position is part-time hourly with offers to work in Colorado, with an emphasis on learning, precise data entry, and

Qualifications

• General knowledge of land surveying principles.
• Knowledge of GPS hardware, software, and basics of how GPS works (Preferred).
• Knowledge of Total Stations (Preferred).
• Ability to perform data entry and word processing; operate surveying software.
• Ability to develop Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Survey Party Chief with field work: topographic, boundary, and construction staking surveys.
• Follow supervisor instructions and provide support for team activities.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and vehicles daily.

Skills

Land surveying knowledge

GPS knowledge

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate/graduate degree in Surveying/Geomatics or related field

Tools

GPS receivers

Total Stations

AutoCAD / surveying software

Excel

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: Survey Intern (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8612

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $21.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/17/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, weare focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognizethat excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. Whenreviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimumqualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you toview your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that bestprepare you for the role.

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SUMMARY

Performs a variety ofland surveying tasks under the direction of a Survey Party Chief, or the ChiefSurveyor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Survey Party Chief withthe performance of field work, including but not limited to topographic,boundary, and construction staking surveys.
• Receives instructions andgeneral direction from supervisor prior to performing team activities.
• Maintains equipment, supplies,and vehicles on a daily basis.
• Performs various calculationsusing coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and algebra in order to performsurveying for projects.
• Interprets maps and plats forthe location of right of way and easements.
• Keeps accurate notes, records,maps, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Performs tasks to maintain theCity Vertical and Horizontal Control Systems.
• Performs other duties andassigned.
• May research previous surveyevidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain dataneeded for surveys.
• Operates City Vehicles onpublic roads and on constructions sites

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Thisposition has no supervisory responsibilities.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of landsurveying principles.
• Knowledge and ability to set upand operate Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, hardware andsoftware. Knowledge of the basics of how GPS works, and the limitations ofGPS. (Preferred)
• Knowledge and ability to set upand operate Total Stations. (Preferred)
• Ability to perform data entryand word processing and to operate survey software packages.
• Ability to develop Excelspreadsheets.
• Ability to perform basicequipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to use Auto Cad and/orsurveying software. (Preferred)

EDUCATIONand EXPERIENCE

Pursuingan undergraduate or graduate degree in Surveying/Geomatics, Civil Engineering,Construction Management, GIS or aclosely-related field. Experience and/or Course Work in Land Surveyingpreferred.

LANGUAGESKILLS

Ability to read andinterpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routinereports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively beforegroups of customers or employees of the organization.

REASONINGABILITY

Ability to defineproblems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability tointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical ordiagram form.

CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ValidDriver's License.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb orbalance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee isfrequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outsideweather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The employee isoccasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborneparticles. The employee often works around heavy equipment, and in or aroundtraffic. The employee is sometimes exposed to vibration. The noise level in thework environment is usually moderate.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call [phone] for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

TheCity is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants andemployees.Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination inemployment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions ofemployment beingadversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or anybehaviorthat violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committedto providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City’scommitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination orretaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations ofgovernmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees orthe public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation.

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