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Survey Intern

Lawrence, KS💼 Internship🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Field surveying intern supporting GPS team in heavy civil construction projects, performing construction layout, topographic surveys, and quantity calculations.

Role type

Junior IC surveying technician (intern)

Builds

Construction layouts for storm/sanitary structures, water lines, and pavement; topographic surveys for planning and payment quantities.

Domain

Heavy civil construction / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Surveying practices and computations, GPS rover operation, Total Station operation, Auto Level operation, Engineering plan reading, Quantity calculations, OSHA safety guidelines, Field equipment troubleshooting, Data recording and documentation, Client communication, Math and analytical skills

Preferred skills

Civil construction surveying experience, AutoCAD, Trimble Software, Excel proficiency, College degree in Surveying or Construction Management

Technologies

Total Stations, GPS Rovers, Auto Levels, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, AutoCad, Trimble Software

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate surveying instruments; Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS Machine Control; Troubleshoot GPS Machine Control; Perform construction layout for various structures; Work from engineering plans to establish lines and grades; Provide topographic and cross-section surveys; Prepare documentation of surveying activities; Coordinate surveying activities with jobsite personnel.

Seniority

Intern, entry-level with training

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