About the role#
This internship with the Montana Department of Transportation offers hands-on experience in land surveying. You will work alongside full-time staff on various transportation projects across the state. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support survey staff with control, engineering, cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys, and photogrammetry.
- Travel to project sites throughout Montana to collect field data.
- Use total stations, robotic survey equipment, level loops, and GPS technology to gather data.
- Perform point and line coding.
- Process field data in the office using CAD software.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the end of the spring 2027 semester.
- Preferred majors include Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, or Photogrammetry.
- A resume that details your work history and qualifications.
- A cover letter of two pages or less explaining why you are a fit for this role.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Montana and requires on-site work.
- You will travel to various project locations across the state.
About State of Montana
The State of Montana operates as a government agency based in Helena. It manages public administration across the state and employs over 3,600 people. The organization was founded in 1889. It maintains its primary offices at the Montana State Capitol.
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