Field Survey Intern

Alliant Inc • Minneapolis, MN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become a Field Survey Intern within a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have:

Come and join our team! This paid internship will provide ample opportunity to participate as a valuable member of our Survey team by working on meaningful projects, while being supported and mentored by our experienced Survey staff. This position is ideal for students interested in hands-on experience in land surveying fieldwork where you will learn to operate surveying equipment, learn field surveying techniques, and provide support to surveying technicians and survey crew chiefs.

Tasks You'll Assist With:

Support field services by stocking materials and equipment into surveying vehicles.
Review site conditions and support the crew chief in carrying supplies and equipment.
Place surveying stakes and lath as directed by the crew chief in support of the construction of proposed improvements.
Learn to operate surveying equipment and learn procedures to collect data for the benefit of design services.
Communicate effectively with team members to facilitate smooth surveying operations.
Follow safety protocols and ethical guidelines throughout fieldwork activities.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in surveying, civil engineering, environmental engineering, geography, or a related field.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups, including engineers, surveyors, and community members.
Familiarity with data collection methods and tools (training will be provided).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic data management tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in remote or outdoor settings.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Flexibility and willingness to travel to different field locations.
Willingness to work hard and learn from experienced technicians.
Basic understanding of GIS and mapping tools (preferred but not required).

Internship begins May 2025 and will conclude in August 2025.

Working hours are subject to weather conditions.

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

Wellness Programs & Competitions
Flexible Schedules
Casual work environment
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Quarterly Off-Site Socials, etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Details:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time: Seasonal

Open Date: 10/17/2024

Number of Openings: 1

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota