Winter Survey Intern: Field & Mapping Experience

LaBella Associates; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join the Survey Team in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, or Poughkeepsie. You will work with experienced staff under Licensed Professional Surveyors on boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other winter projects.

This internship offers practical experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping, including hands-on use of GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related program, or have equivalent relevant coursework.
• Interest in land surveying and willingness to learn field and office workflows; prior survey experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work well on a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crew chief in the completion of survey field assignments.
• Assist the survey crew chief with field assignments, including measurements, notes, sketches, and site documentation.
• Follow LaBella's safety procedures and work safely in winter field conditions.
• Learn to use survey equipment such as GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, levels, scanners, and data collectors, as project needs allow.
• Assist with field setup, locating features, and carrying equipment across varied terrain.
• Help process survey data and prepare maps or other work products using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other software under staff supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Education

Currently enrolled in surveying/geomatics/civil engineering or related program

Job description

LaBella Associates is seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join the Survey Team in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, or Poughkeepsie. You will work with experienced staff under Licensed Professional Surveyors on boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other winter projects.

This internship offers practical experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping, including hands-on use of GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and Civil 3D.