About the role#
HRG is seeking a Survey Intern to join our team in State College, Pennsylvania. This role offers technical experience in the field of surveying and provides exposure to foundational practices for your future career. You will work alongside experienced team members on various projects.
What you'll do#
- Accompany surveyors to perform remote field work.
- Assist with basic surveying tasks and note keeping.
- Analyze computations related to survey data.
- Manage data for assigned projects.
- Use equipment including GPS, total stations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), laser scanners, and digital levels.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at a technical school, community college, or accredited college or university.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and across different terrains.
- Ability to travel to job sites, including overnight and extended stays.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to conduct basic field calculations.
- Valid US driver's license.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Previous experience or education in land surveying, engineering, or construction is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D, point cloud processing software, GPS equipment, UAVs, or laser scanning is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: State College, PA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1962. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the company employs 394 people. It focuses on the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure for public and private sector clients across the mid-Atlantic region. The firm is 100% employee-owned and specializes in municipal, water, and transportation engineering.
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