About the role#
DOWL is seeking a Surveying Intern to join the team in Anchorage, Alaska, for the summer of 2026. This full-time, paid position supports various practice areas, including Civil and Land Development, Construction Related Services, Water and Environmental Services, and Transportation and Structures. This is an on-site role that involves both office-based technical work and occasional field duties.
What you'll do#
- Perform survey-related office tasks as assigned by supervisors and project surveyors.
- Check survey field notes, compute traverses and level loops, and edit data files to merge with survey control for AutoCAD drawings.
- Prepare survey control drawings for permanent records.
- Draft topographic base maps, property surveys, and subdivision plats.
- Conduct research for subdivision plats, legal records, and utility as-builts at public agencies and within company archives.
- Perform field duties as assigned, which may include walking through rough terrain, snow, and ice, as well as driving in stakes and rebar.
What you'll need#
- Completion of one to two years of college-level coursework toward a baccalaureate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Windows-based programs, with Civil 3D experience preferred.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at remote sites when required.
Location & details#
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering firm based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1962, the company provides planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients. It employs 574 staff members across multiple states. The firm specializes in transportation, structural engineering, and water systems.
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