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Survey Intern Job Locations US-MN-Sartell ID 2024-6088 Category Survey Position Type Intern Division Land Development Overview SURVEY INTERN Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Intern to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features Record accurate and clear surveying notes Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc. Adhere to the company's Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff Required Skills Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances Required Experience High school diploma or GED required Currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor's degree program in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities Ability to manage multiple tasks, project coordination, maintain organizational structures, and interact with other design services Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in a growth mode Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking Full use of Microsoft Office Familiar with GIS processes and terminology Prior experience with survey field work About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S. In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/se ual orientation/gender identity.