Survey Intern: Hands-on Field & Office Experience

Woolpert, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Survey Intern to join the Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience supporting field and office surveying operations while collaborating with experienced professionals on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

You will assist with collecting, processing, and analyzing survey data that supports engineering design, construction, mapping, asset management, and community

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field.
• Familiarity with surveying principles, field procedures, and coordinate systems.
• Exposure to GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanning, or UAV technologies.
• Experience with survey/design software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed during the internship.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of a survey field crew and project team.
• Assist licensed surveyors, survey technicians, and geospatial professionals with field data collection activities.
• Operate and learn GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV equipment.
• Support topographic, boundary, utility, construction, and control surveys.
• Assist with establishing photo control points and ground control for aerial mapping and remote sensing projects.
• Collect, organize, and process survey data using industry-standard software and workflows.
• Support the development of maps, plats, reports and survey deliverables.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Survey principles

Field data collection

GNSS/GPS familiarity

Strong communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work readiness

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying

Tools

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Survey Intern to join the Survey and Geospatial team for the 2027 internship program. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience supporting field and office surveying operations while collaborating with experienced professionals on infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, and geospatial projects.

You will assist with collecting, processing, and analyzing survey data that supports engineering design, construction, mapping, asset management, and community