About the role#
As a Survey Intern at Emery Sapp & Sons, you will work alongside experienced technicians to learn construction layout and surveying techniques. This role offers hands-on experience with field equipment and exposure to construction workflows. It is a full-time position that typically involves 50 or more hours per week, including potential on-call duties for weather or site emergencies.
What you'll do#
- Set up, adjust, and operate surveying instruments.
- Calibrate sites for GPS rovers and GPS Machine Control.
- Provide topographic and cross-section surveys for planning and payment quantities.
- Use engineering plans to establish lines and grades for construction purposes.
- Prepare documentation of surveying activities.
What you'll need#
- At least two years of construction industry experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to operate field equipment including Total Stations, GPS Rovers, and Auto Levels.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Enrollment in or pursuit of a Civil Engineering degree or related field.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Full-time, 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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