Survey Intern: Hands-On Field & Office Training

Kiewit; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit invites applications for a Survey Intern position that blends field and office work to develop essential surveying skills on transportation projects. You will participate in real project activities, interact with the survey team, and gain hands-on experience across locations.

The role requires flexibility to travel and relocate as needed, with a May–August full-time summer schedule. Base compensation is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, reflecting the internship nature and safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in surveying or related field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Passion for safety and preventing injuries.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow the project survey plan specific to field operations.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and field procedures.
• Utilize software to process field data.
• Follow proper field safety procedures.
• Take accurate and legible field notes.
• Perform setting and maintenance of control network.
• Communicate with project surveying team.

Skills

Team player

Willing to travel

Strong work ethic

Ethics and integrity

Safety oriented

Detail oriented

Education

Surveying degree

Job description

Kiewit invites applications for a Survey Intern position that blends field and office work to develop essential surveying skills on transportation projects. You will participate in real project activities, interact with the survey team, and gain hands-on experience across locations.

The role requires flexibility to travel and relocate as needed, with a May–August full-time summer schedule. Base compensation is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, reflecting the internship nature and safety-first culture.