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Job Type
Internship
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
The Land Survey Intern will join a land surveying team supporting boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys for land development projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial sites, and mixed-use communities. Projects range from small boundary retracements to large multi-phase development surveys for private developers, homebuilders, and public agencies. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply surveying and geomatics coursework to real-world land development projects.
As a Land Survey Intern, the selected candidate will learn to operate field survey equipment and processing software under the guidance of licensed Professional Land Surveyors, and will assist in deed research, field data collection, and the preparation of plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist field survey crews with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys for land development projects.
• Assist in operating robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and other survey instrumentation under the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Perform deed and record research to support boundary retracement and title review for development sites.
• Assist in processing field data and preparing survey drawings, plats, and exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support preparation of legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and subdivision plats for review by licensed surveyors.
• Travel to project sites to collect field data and coordinate with survey crews, contractors, and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and field crew members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including exposure to varying weather and terrain.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through coursework or prior internships in land surveying or civil engineering.
• Experience with Trimble Access, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Carlson survey software.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in 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.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Description
$18-$24