Surveying Intern | Walker, MN

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities at IMEG, a 100% employee-owned firm.

About the Role

Over 10-12 weeks, you will work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading design, and learning the Civil Engineering trade. This internship offers hands-on project experience while supporting project documentation, site observations, and cross-functional collaboration to help meet project goals and client expectations. You will gain exposure to work across survey, tribal, and public works markets.

• Assist with project design work for discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources for project needs
• Support client communication, project documentation, and permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier partners
• Document design decisions, meetings, client instructions, and project progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Help prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services required by the contract services agreement

Requirements

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

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

Survey-driven civil team across Montana and northern Minnesota with strong tribal and public-works work. Recent projects include:

• Tribal infrastructure for Fort Peck, Red Lake, and Crow Tribe including road realignment and transit facilities
• Water system improvements, roadway design, and wetland delineation for county and municipal clients
• Fort Peck Milk River Road Realignment, Transportation
• Crow Transit Building, Government
• Havre Water System Improvements, Water/Wastewater

Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and stock ownership options
• Eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment

Pay

State of Minnesota Pay Range: $22-24 per hour. The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.

Schedule

• Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
• Program Length: 10-12 weeks