Survey Intern Springfield, MO, Springfield, MO Field - Craft

ESS Companies; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible spending

Overtime opportunities

PTO

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking a Surveying Intern to join the GPS team in Springfield, MO. You will learn surveying techniques on a real job site, work alongside an experienced technician, and gain practical field experience in construction layout and plan reading.

The intern will gain exposure to ESOP-driven culture, on‑the‑job training, and potential career paths toward full-time surveying roles within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; willingness to train the right candidate.
• Two years of construction industry experience preferred OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Familiarity with surveying and construction industry encouraged.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to operate field surveying equipment and read plans.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate surveying instruments on job sites.
• Calibrate GPS rovers and GPS machine control.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys.
• Prepare documentation of surveying activities.
• Coordinate surveying with jobsite personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Survey practices

Field equipment operation

Math & analytics

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Tools

Total Stations

GPS Rovers

Auto Levels

Excel

AutoCad/Trimble Software

Job description

Surveying Intern

We’re currently looking for a Surveying Intern who can make an impact to our GPS team in Springfield, MO.

WHO WE ARE.

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do. We're an 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Since our founding in 1972, ESS has grown into a team of more than 1100 employee-owners that are experts in excavation, grading, underground utilities, bridge construction, and asphalt and concrete paving.

HOW WE OWN IT.

Being a 100% employee owned firm is integral to our company identity. It’s the foundation of our values, our culture, and the way we serve our clients. Most importantly, being 100% employee owned means everyone who works for ESS is a part-owner of the company. ESS’ success is driven by our employee-owners, and we want them to be rewarded for that work! Since the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was created, ESS has experienced incredible growth. In fact, ESS stock has increased nearly 30% each of the last three years. It’s an exciting time to be an employee-owner at ESS!

What you’ll be doing:

At ESS, the Surveying Intern has the opportunity to work side by side with an experienced Surveying Technician while learning and applying survey knowledge to a job site, getting introduced to construction flow, in-depth plan reading, and real world‑hands on field experience. Our on-the-job training will focus on construction layout using the latest surveying techniques and equipment. As an intern, you will also gain valuable insight to ESS' workflow that will be valuable in your chosen career field. This internship is perfect for someone studying Construction Management as many of our Surveying Interns progress into Full‑Time Surveying Technicians and some have developed into Project Managers and Estimators.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying instruments
• Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS Machine Control
• Troubleshoot GPS Machine Control
• Construction layout; storm structures, sanitary structures, water line, pavement, etc.
• Works from engineering plans to establish lines and grades for construction purposes; keeps engineering notes and records of data secured
• Provide work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities
• Provide quantity calculations as required
• Prepare documentation of surveying activities
• Coordinate surveying activities with jobsite all site and operations personnel
• Be safety minded
• Client focused, need to be able to communicate with an operator and client and any given time
• Represent the company in a professional manner on and off the job

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of survey practices and computations
• Ability to operate field equipment including Total Stations, GPS Rovers and Auto Levels
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks: organizational, problem‑prevention and problem‑solving skills
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks fast paced environment
• Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel or related software
• Knowledgeable of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry, willing to train the right candidate who meets our company culture
• At least two years of construction industry experience required OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Bonus Skills & Experience:

• College or Technical Degree in Surveying or construction related field (preferred)
• Surveying experience in Civil construction (preferred)
• Experience with Excel, AutoCad, Trimble Software or other applicable survey software (preferred)
• You thrive in fast‑paced environments
• You have a good sense of humor (big plus)

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain
• Able to meet all physical requirements
• Long periods of sitting and operating a vehicle is required
• Able to work around loud noises and can tolerate being exposed to odors, gasses, dust, etc.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, high places, and in excavated areas
• Travel is primarily during the business day between our branch office locations and project locations.
• Some out-of-the area and overnight travel is expected.
• The employee may travel extensively when project locations are not close to the main office or when responsible for activities at two or more sites

This is a full‑time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE.

• Industry‑leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) & Financial Health Education
• Comprehensive Health Benefits & Insurance with Wellness Incentive
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Business Casual Office Environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Opportunities for Overtime
• Referral Bonus Program
• Continuing Education & Training Opportunities
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Leadership & Training Programs
• Growth Opportunities

EEO and Drug‑Free Workplace ESS is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We make employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability or any reason prohibited by law. ESS is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Prior to employment, a pre‑employment drug test is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee‑owned multi‑faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee‑owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.