What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Intern position at Baxter & Woodman?
Your future position: Survey Intern
Choose your location: Crystal Lake or Mokena, IL
Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?
At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
About the role, Your Impact:
Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Survey Intern in our Crystal Lake or Mokena, IL office. Under immediate supervision, the Survey Intern will assist in locating and measuring a portion of the earths surface by planning, conducting, and recording field data for a diverse range of surveys.
What your day-to-day will look like, and what you will learn on the job:
- Operate survey instruments and equipment for various projects such as topographic, ALTA, boundary, construction, etc.
- Locate and determine land by measuring and calculating points, elevations, lines, angles, areas, and contours; contributing information to and from software and hardware used by the B&W Survey Department.
- Assist the party chief and field crew with recording surveys by preparing notes, records, drawings, and applicable field equipment/hardware and software systems.
- Complete projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner within deadlines and budgets.
- Enhance the department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Other Duties May include:
- Quantity Computation
- Plan Preparation
- Field Data Collection
- Construction Inspection
Education Requirement:
- High School Diploma
Must-haves, what you will bring:
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more (including opening manholes of various sizes and shapes).
- Able to walk and stand for an entire day, if needed.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Ability to travel throughout northeast Illinois and southeast Wisconsin areas (own transportation).
- Strong math, written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation experience
Compensation The pay for this role is $21.00 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer