About the role#
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is looking for a Survey Intern to join our GPS team in Columbia, Missouri. This is a full-time, on-site position. You will work alongside an experienced Surveying Technician to gain hands-on experience with construction layout and field operations. Many of our interns move into full-time roles as Surveying Technicians, Project Managers, or Estimators.
What you'll do#
- Set up, adjust, and operate surveying instruments.
- Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS Machine Control.
- Provide work control lines and elevations to ensure accurate construction installation.
- Perform topographic and cross-section surveys.
- Prepare documentation of all surveying activities.
- Coordinate tasks with job site and operations personnel.
What you'll need#
- At least two years of construction industry experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering program.
- Working knowledge of survey practices and computations.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, MO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Emery Sapp and Sons is a heavy civil infrastructure contractor based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1972, the firm operates as part of the employee-owned ESS Companies. It provides services including excavation, grading, bridge construction, and asphalt paving. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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