What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Intern - Summer 2026 position at United Consulting?
Description
Title: SURVEY INTERN
Department: Survey
Reports To: Surveying Crew Chief or Surveying Department Manager
Education: Candidate must be currently enrolled in Civil Engineering or Surveying curriculum at an
accredited college or university
Registration: None
Experience: Entry Level Position
Duties:
Assist Survey Crew Chief in performing field work for route, topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM,
construction staking and R/W staking surveys
Perform project research
Assist in data collection and layout of accurate survey data for route, topographic, boundary,
ALTA/ACSM, construction staking, and R/W staking surveys
Accurately record field notes in a field book
Perform assigned tasks to aid in completing a project
Assist in preparing field books, legal descriptions, plats for route surveys, topographic surveys,
boundary surveys and ALTA/ACSM Surveys and assemble data for construction staking
Assist in downloading and uploading information to data collectors
Assist in processing field data and building 3D surfaces
Communicate with field crews and office staff to provide quality services
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients and company practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills:
Successful completion of surveying coursework is preferred
Possess good communication skills
Able to work within a “team concept.”
Able to work independently with instruction
Able to learn the use of total stations, GPS equipment, digital and differential levels, and data collectors
Proficient with a computer and familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel
Able to learn the use of construction plans for public works projects
Proficient in geometry and trigonometry
Ability to meet a deadline
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Able to work 9 or more hours per workday
Able to work 40 or more hours per work week, as needed
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, traversing uneven or difficult terrain while carrying
survey equipment
Able to travel throughout Indiana, including overnight stays
Able to drive rebar, lath, stakes, and/or hubs into the ground as needed
Able to dig and/or probe into pavement or ground for pertinent survey information
Able to lift utility structure lids or covers
Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License
Agree to abide by the personnel policies identified in the Company Policy