Surveying Intern | Palmetto Bay, FL

IMEG Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG, an ESOP-owned firm, is seeking a Surveying Intern in Palmetto Bay, FL for a 10-12 week summer internship. You will work closely with engineers on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs.

During the internship you will gain hands-on experience while supporting project work within budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• 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
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of discipline-related project work according to code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review 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 provide other services required by the contract services agreement

Skills

Field surveying

Communication skills

Design consulting

Microsoft Office

Education

2 years towards BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Surveying Intern | Palmetto Bay, FL

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 Palmetto Bay, FL to work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs. Over the course of this 10-12 week summer internship, you will gain hands-on experience while learning the Civil Engineering trade.

In this role, you will support project work within monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will contribute to work connected to the team's transportation and bridge markets while building practical experience across design, documentation, and field observation.

At a Glance

• Location: Palmetto Bay, FL
• Discipline: Surveyor & SUE
• Markets: Transportation; Bridge
• 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 discipline-related project work according to code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review 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 provide other services required by the contract services agreement

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

Skills and 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

About the Team

• Our team helps cities, counties and transportation agencies to plan, design, analyze and maintain transportation systems, for example, improving an intersection, designing a roadway, evaluating traffic congestion, inspecting bridges or planning transit improvements
• Our team of skilled planners and engineers empowers communities by revamping neighborhoods, repurposing transportation corridors, and seamlessly integrating Complete Streets and open spaces.
• Recent work includes SW 100th Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Planning & Design | Town of Cutler Bay, Florida (2020: Outstanding Achievement Award by APWA), Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program | FDOT Transportation & Data Analytics Office (2021: Team of the Year Award by Florida Department of Transportation), Transporation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project | City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2024: Safe Streets Summit People's Choice Award by Broward MPO, Miami-Dade TPO, and Palm Beach TPA), Transportation.

Why IMEG

• 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 to full-time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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