Survey Intern

About the role#

DOWL is seeking a Surveying Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Anchorage, Alaska, designed to provide support to the Civil & Land Development, Construction Related Services, Water & Environmental Services, and Transportation & Structures practice areas.

What you'll do#

• Perform survey-related office duties as assigned by project surveyors and management.
• 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, or ice, and driving in survey monuments.

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; experience with Civil 3D is preferred.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at remote sites when necessary.

Location & details#

• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Term: Summer 2026
• Modality: On-site, full-time
• Compensation: Paid internship