About the role#
Dewberry is looking for a Land Survey Intern to join our team in Danville, Virginia, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work as a key member of a survey crew, assisting with boundary, ALTA, topographic, right-of-way acquisition, transmission line, and construction surveys. This is a full-time, paid internship designed to provide hands-on project experience and technical skill development.
What you'll do#
- Assist the field supervisor with daily crew operations.
- Operate survey total stations, data collectors, and levels.
- Manage the daily uploading and downloading of data collector files.
- Maintain and charge instrumentation equipment.
- Follow all safety regulations and work procedures.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mathematical, computer, and data collector skills.
- Effective communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a driving record check.
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Capacity to stand for long periods on varied surfaces and perform repetitive movements like stooping, crawling, bending, and squatting.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, including equipment and tools.
- Flexibility to work overtime and travel for out-of-town assignments.
Location & details#
- Location: Danville, VA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
About Dewberry
Dewberry is an engineering services firm established in 1956. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the company employs more than 2,500 professionals across 60 locations. It provides services to public and private sector clients in areas including architecture, civil engineering, and disaster recovery. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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