Survey Internship: Field & Geospatial Tech Experience

Woolpert; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Survey Intern to join our 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, mapping, asset management, and community development

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university 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 surveying/design software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ArcGIS.

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 surveying technologies including GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV-related equipment.
• Support topographic, boundary, utility, construction, and control surveys.
• Assist with establishing photo control points and ground control for aerial mapping 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 strong workplace safety.
• Collaborate with project teams while developing professional problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Survey principles

GNSS/GPS

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Surveying degree

Tools

TBC

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

Job description

Woolpert seeks a Survey Intern to join our 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, mapping, asset management, and community development