Survey Intern

About the role

The Land Surveying Intern will join a survey team supporting boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for public infrastructure projects, including roadways, airports, utility corridors, and municipal facilities for DOTs, counties, cities, and other government clients. Projects range from small right‑of‑way surveys to large‑scale topographic mapping supporting major transportation and civic infrastructure programs. This position offers direct exposure to field data collection and its translation into deliverables used by engineering design teams. The intern will learn to apply industry standards and state minimum technical standards while building foundational proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations.
• Process raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Perform QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff.
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Provide field survey support including boundary locating, staking, and other field work as needed.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross‑disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including uneven terrain and varying weather, on occasion.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience through coursework projects or prior internships in land surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering.
• Experience with technical software including ALTA Survey, boundary analysis, construction staking, etc.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve, enriching lives through projects and giving‑back initiatives, and creating lasting impact worldwide.