About the role#
Pape-Dawson is hiring a full-time Survey Intern for the Summer 2027 term in our Nashville office. This position provides office support and includes hands-on field work. You will work alongside project surveyors, civil engineers, and CAD technicians to develop land surveys for our clients.
What you'll do#
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare boundary and topographic surveys and subdivision plats.
- Process, extract, and analyze field survey data.
- Collaborate with project managers to create plans and survey base mapping.
- Perform quality assurance and standards checks on projects.
- Conduct field work, including site inspections, research, and quality assurance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited program in Surveying, Geospatial Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience with field surveying or relevant coursework.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and clear communication.
- Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone flights is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Pape-Dawson
Pape-Dawson is a civil engineering and professional services firm founded in 1965. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company employs over 2,000 people across multiple offices in Texas, Florida, and Kansas. The firm provides services including land development, transportation planning, surveying, and environmental science. It operates as a privately held organization.
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