About the role#
As a Survey Technician Intern, you will work with experienced professionals to support land surveying services. You will assist with construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects. This role provides hands-on experience and mentorship on real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Operate instrumentation for survey data collection, including total stations, data collectors, and levels.
- Manage survey data by transmitting files to the network and acquiring data for field use.
- Record readings and station numbers in notebooks.
- Mark measurement points with elevations or other identifying marks.
- Measure distances between points using tape or surveyor chains.
- Drive stakes into the ground at specified elevations and locations.
- Cut survey lines and carry equipment throughout the day.
- Set and locate monuments.
- Maintain the survey vehicle by loading and unloading equipment and restocking supplies like stakes and flagging.
What you'll need#
- A High School diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Land Surveying degree program.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to be insured.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as strenuous walking and lifting between 50 and 100 pounds.
- Availability to work weekends and overtime if the project requires it.
Location & details#
- Location: Plymouth, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full time, on-site.
- Compensation: $22.54 to $26.95 per hour, depending on qualifications.
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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