Survey Intern (Summer 2026)

Overview

Assist survey teams, collect data, use advanced tech, and perform field tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• field assistance
• survey operations
• stake setting
• survey software
• data processing
• mentor collaboration

Tasks

-Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities; -Assist experienced survey field staff performing work on topographic and boundary surveys, route surveys, stream surveys, and construction stakeouts. -Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers. -Perform physical tasks such as setting stakes and monuments, clearing brush, and ladened hiking. -Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges; and -Utilize surveying software applications to gather, retrieve and interpret important data, and perform fundamental survey computations.

Requirements

• survey degree
• survey data
• internship
• driver's license
• physical stamina
• work authorization

What You Bring

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship. -Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors in Survey program, or related field of study preferred; -Learn to collect survey data and search for boundary evidence while working in a variety of terrain and outdoor conditions. -Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations; -Prior internship and/or survey expereince a plus; -Valid Driver's License. -Possession of sufficient physical stamina to work outdoors under various field conditions;

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Benefits

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. -Gain exposure to progressive technology including robotic total stations, GPS, Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), and LiDAR scanning.

About CEC

-Delivers innovative design solutions across multiple disciplines, including air quality, civil engineering, cultural resources, ecological sciences, environmental engineering and sciences, manufacturing infrastructure services, planning and survey, transportation engineering, waste management, and water resources. -Organizes operations through multi-disciplined Industry Consulting Groups (ICGs) tailored to sectors such as manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power, public sector, real estate, and solid waste markets. -Ensures services are closely aligned with client business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and personal investment in client success through its employee-owned structure. -Commits to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional results, reflecting its strong reputation and continued growth in the industry.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the u.s.