Survey Internship

Want to spend your summer outdoors? T. Baker Smith is actively seeking motivated interns looking for the opportunity to work under the supervision of a licensed surveyor and have the opportunity for growth and additional training in the world of forestry, geomatics, and engineering.

Your Opportunity:

• Work alongside party chiefs and field operations to communicate daily crew assignments.
• Learn to operate necessary survey instruments to fulfill project requirements.
• Assist in compiling notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained.
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements.
• Work alongside party chiefs and field operations to communicate daily crew assignments.
• Contribute to a positive and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Is this the right seat for you?

• Actively enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program in a related field (geomatics/surveying or a related field (cartography, computer science, civil engineering, geography, and others)
• Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Should be eager to learn and motivated by enhancing local communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Physical Qualifications and Work Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking while carrying equipment, possibly through rugged terrain.
• Operating and riding in varying types of boats.
• balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls.
• reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Duties are generally outdoors and are exposed to the weather.
• Associates ride in boats and are frequently exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations.
• Nights away from home may be required.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors: Growth Oriented; Trustworthy; Responsive; Works Hard, Smart, & Safe; Builds a Positive Team & Family Spirit; and are Enthusiastic & Energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.