Surveying Intern

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Surveying Intern for Summer 2026. This position involves both field and office work, allowing the intern to support the survey team by performing various survey tasks and data processing. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an engineering program and has a passion for surveying. This opportunity includes mentorship from experienced professionals and possibilities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an engineering program with a focus on surveying.
• Ability to perform field investigations and quality assurance surveys.
• Knowledge of using various surveying programs to process data.

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey work and computations.
• Assist with surveying quality assurance and construction modeling.
• Maintain and prepare surveying equipment.

Skills

Field survey work

Use of surveying programs

Mathematical computations

3D modeling

Quality assurance survey

Education

Current enrollment in engineering program

Tools

Surveying equipment

LIDAR scanning

Job description

Collins offers an opportunity for an engineering student to gain experience surveying. The Milwaukee, WI office has an opening for a Surveying Intern position for Summer 2026. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field. This position will provide the opportunity to support the survey team by performing field work and the processing of data. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques.

Who We Are

Collins Engineer, Inc. provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform field survey work, including network control surveys, right of way plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, construction surveys, 3D modeling, and LIDAR scanning.
• Perform field investigations and surveys to support the creation and maintenance of digital base mapping and parcel mapping.
• Use various surveying programs to gather, review and process field data.
• Assist with survey control, quality assurance survey, and volume computations.
• Assist with conducting construction modeling, staking, and file recordkeeping.
• Use 3D technologies to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Assist with conducting topographic mapping, scanning, and modeling.
• Perform mathematical computations concerning survey measurements and land records.
• Maintain survey field notes, sketches and other documentation.
• Maintain, prepare and use surveying equipment.
• Actively observe and act in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Relocation is available.

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