Survey Intern

Westwood Professional Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites a Land Surveying Intern to join our survey team working on boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for public infrastructure projects in Fresno and surrounding areas.

You will gain direct exposure to field data collection and its translation into deliverables used by engineering design teams. The internship provides hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey software, plus mentorship from Professional Surveyors and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform outdoor fieldwork.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations.
• Processing raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D; perform QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff.
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are followed.
• Provide field survey support including boundary locating, staking, and other field work.
• Lead by example with sound judgement and professionalism.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Field work readiness

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Survey Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Land Surveying Intern will join a survey team supporting boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for public infrastructure projects, including roadways, airports, utility corridors, and municipal facilities for DOTs, counties, cities, and other government clients. Projects range from small right-of-way surveys to large-scale topographic mapping supporting major transportation and civic infrastructure programs. This position offers direct exposure to field data collection and its translation into deliverables used by engineering design teams.

As a Land Surveying Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards and state minimum technical standards. The intern will build foundational proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, other survey software.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations
• Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3DPerform QA/QC checks
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• May provide field survey support including boundary locating, staking, and other field work
• Lead by example - display solid judgement, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including uneven terrain and varying weather, on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through coursework projects or prior internships in land surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering.
• Experience with technical software including ALTA Survey, boundary analysis, construction staking, etc.

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.

Salary Description

$20-$28