About the role#
GPI is looking for Land Surveying Interns to join our teams in Buffalo, Rochester, and Jamestown for the summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience working on diverse infrastructure projects. This role involves a mix of field work and office tasks to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our surveying and engineering operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist field crews with daily tasks and help the office survey team with project research and data reduction.
- Perform survey calculations and use AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting.
- Operate basic surveying hand tools and learn to use remote sensing equipment.
- Follow instructions from project managers and ensure survey vehicles are organized and ready for the day.
- Maintain and care for surveying equipment.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate rugged or uneven terrain on construction sites.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering degree program or a Certificate in Survey Engineering Technology.
- A valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both reading and writing.
- Physical ability to stand for 3 to 8 hours daily and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety vests, and work boots.
- Previous surveying experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: Buffalo, Rochester, and Jamestown, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site, and paid internship.
About GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm founded in 1966. Based in Melville, New York, the company employs over 1,400 people. It specializes in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure and building projects. The firm serves government agencies, private organizations, and developers. It has operated as a 100 percent employee-owned company since 2002.
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