About the role#
Work alongside Survey Crew Chiefs and Land Surveyors on projects involving construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control surveys. This internship provides hands-on field experience and helps build practical skills for your career in surveying.
What you'll do#
- Operate survey instrumentation including total stations, data collectors, and levels.
- Record readings in notebooks and transmit data to computer network files.
- Mark measurement points with elevations or station numbers.
- Measure distances between points using tape or surveyor chains.
- Drive stakes at designated points and elevations.
- Cut survey lines and carry equipment throughout the day.
- Set and locate monuments.
- Load and unload survey equipment and keep vehicles supplied with necessary materials.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Land Surveying degree program.
- Valid driver license and ability to be insured.
- Ability to perform physical work, including strenuous walking and lifting 50 to 100 pounds.
- Availability to work weekends and overtime if required.
Location & details#
- Location: West Fargo, North Dakota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Moore Engineering, Inc
Moore Engineering is a civil engineering firm based in West Fargo, North Dakota. The company provides services in areas such as municipal development, water resources, transportation, and surveying. It has operated for over 50 years and completed more than 15,000 projects. The firm currently employs between 51 and 200 people.
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