Survey - Land Survey Intern

KPFF Consulting Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

3% 401k contribution

Flexible work schedule

Career development programs

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in San Diego is seeking a motivated Survey Intern to assist with land surveying and civil engineering projects. Interns will work closely with professional surveyors in both field and office tasks, gaining exposure to the full survey workflow, including data collection and CAD drafting. The role offers a competitive salary between $60,000 and $75,000, performance bonuses, and various benefits, aiming to provide significant growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience.
• Currently pursuing a degree in related fields.
• Interest in land surveying and civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work outdoors and in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with data collection for boundary surveys and construction staking.
• Supporting survey drafting using CAD software.
• Processing and organizing field data.
• Basic research of survey records and maps.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Basic familiarity with CAD software

Education

Pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

KPFF’s San Diego Survey Group is seeking a motivated Survey Intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in land surveying and civil engineering support. This internship provides the opportunity to work directly with professional surveyors in both the field and office while contributing to real projects throughout Southern California.

Our interns are integrated into active project teams and given the opportunity to contribute to real projects while learning directly from experienced surveyors and engineers. The Survey Intern will assist the San Diego Survey Group with both field and office tasks that support land surveying and civil engineering projects. Interns gain exposure to the full survey workflow including field data collection, survey drafting, and preparation of mapping deliverables used by engineering design teams.

KPFF provides significant opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence. Our team works on a wide variety of projects including commercial developments, infrastructure improvements, healthcare facilities, and institutional campuses throughout Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Assisting survey field crews with data collection for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
• Supporting survey drafting efforts using CAD software to prepare base maps and survey exhibits.
• Assisting with processing and organizing field data collected using modern survey equipment.
• Performing basic research of survey records and maps.
• Supporting project teams with general survey-related tasks as needed.

Interns will have the opportunity to work both in the field and in the office and gain exposure to modern survey equipment and software used in professional practice, including survey drafting and mapping using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Years of experience (0-1 year)
• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying, or a related field.
• Interest in land surveying, mapping, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to work both outdoors in field environments and in an office setting.
• Basic familiarity with CAD software is helpful but not required.

Students interested in pursuing a long-term career in land surveying are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected salary for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions. We provide medical and life insurance, vacation/sick/holiday pay, a 3% 401k contribution with no matching requirements, bonus compensation, a flexible work schedule, and career development programs.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.