ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Wethersfield, CT & Springfield, MA offices is seeking a Geomatics Intern to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Perform various land surveying tasks under the direction of more senior Land Surveyors including: Operation, transport and setup of Total Stations (Manual and Robotic), Data Collectors, GPS, and other Land Surveying equipment.
• Reconnaissance and recovery of Land Surveying markers through use of hand tools, brush cutting, and digging.
• Ability to transport Land Surveying Equipment, navigate and traverse through difficult terrain, environments, and wooded areas with the assistance of a more senior Land Surveyor.
• Performs construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including the installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools.
• Maintains proper care of all survey equipment.
• Documents all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection
• Land surveying including, but not limited to, Boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Existing Conditions & Topographic survey, Construction layout, and utility surveys.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Manual and or Robotic Instruments. Ability to learn mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of geometry
• Understands the basics of Boundary Survey, Topographic, Construction, and Utility Surveys
• Able to think critically
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program is preferred (Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field)
• 0 years of prior progressive land surveying experience

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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