Surveying Intern | Manassas, VA

IMEG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Hands-on internship experience

Cohort of interns

Potential path to full-time

Job summary

IMEG is offering a Summer 2027 Surveying Intern position in Manassas, VA. The paid internship runs 10-12 weeks and provides mentored, hands-on experience supporting civil engineering projects with design, field inspections, and documentation.

You\'ll assist with design portions, surveys, and coordination across disciplines, gaining exposure to SUE, ALTA/as-builts, and project documentation while staying within project budgets and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Interest in design consulting and field experience encouraged.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; CAD/BIM helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with cross-discipline teams.
• Assist with documenting design decisions and meetings while monitoring progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy prior to final checks.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services as required by the contract.

Skills

MS Office

CAD software

BIM

Communication

Surveying exposure

Education

Two years toward BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Surveying Intern | Manassas, VA 100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Surveying Intern in Manassas, VA, to support experienced engineers and consultants with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading design, and survey-related work.

Over 10-12 weeks, this paid, mentored internship offers hands-on experience with real project work while you learn the civil engineering trade.

You will also support project documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and periodic job site observations while helping teams work within project budgets and meet client expectations.

Working with a team focused on survey, subsurface utility engineering, and public-sector work, you will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance Location: Manassas, VA Discipline: Surveyor & SUE Markets: Survey; SUE; Public Sector Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) Work Schedule: full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program Program Length: 10-12 week summer program Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services as required by the contract services agreement
• Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations

What You'll Bring (Required)

• Education Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• Experience Required
• Skills/Abilities May be required to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Preferred Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Survey and SUE-focused civil team across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland Subsurface utility engineering, ALTA/as-builts, and construction surveying for data center and federal clients Project experience including MWAA, NAVFAC, Pentagon-area work, and major data center campuses Strong education and municipal activity including Leesburg-area school projects Recent work includes MWAA E-Line Sanitary Sewer, Government; QTS Manassas Data Center ALTA, Data Center; and Leesburg Elementary Renovation Survey, Education

Why IMEG

• We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert