Survey Intern: Field Data & CAD Skills

Dunaway Associates Llc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunaway Associates Llc in Austin, TX invites motivated students to join as a 2027 Survey Intern for a 10-week, seasonal internship in land surveying and data collection.

You will assist field crews, process survey data, and learn GPS, total stations, CAD software, and data workflows while contributing to real projects with experienced professionals. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
• Familiarity with GPS, total stations, or other survey instruments is preferred.
• Basic understanding of CAD software and data processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews in the field with data collection, equipment setup, and measurements.
• Perform office-related survey tasks, such as processing survey data and preparing reports or maps.
• Help verify the accuracy of field data and ensure proper documentation of survey results.
• Support project teams by organizing files, maintaining records, and handling administrative tasks.
• Observe professional surveying practices, gain familiarity with GPS, total stations, and CAD software, and develop technical skills through hands-on experience.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surveying basics

Data collection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Actively pursuing a degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Tools

GPS

Total stations

CAD software

Data processing tools

Job description

Dunaway Associates Llc in Austin, TX invites motivated students to join as a 2027 Survey Intern for a 10-week, seasonal internship in land surveying and data collection.

You will assist field crews, process survey data, and learn GPS, total stations, CAD software, and data workflows while contributing to real projects with experienced professionals. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth.