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Student Intern - Geodetic Survey Unit

Lincoln, NE

$18.62/hr

Are you a current student enrolled in a Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology related ... Operate instruments used in geodetic surveys such as digital levels, robotic total stations, and ...

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Student Intern - Geodetic Survey Unit

Son

Lincoln, NE

$18.62/hr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$18.617


Job Posting:

JR2026-00026804 Student Intern - Geodetic Survey Unit (Open)


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Job Description:

Are you a current student enrolled in a Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology related academic program looking for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience over the summer while completing your education? If so, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an excellent opportunity for you to join the Project Development Division's Geodetic Survey Unit!


Job Duties:

  • Assist a survey party engaged in all aspects of geodetics, preliminary and photogrammetric survey activities.
  • Research and locate existing survey marks, both state and federal.
  • Assist in reconnaissance and setting of new survey marks.
  • Operate instruments used in geodetic surveys such as digital levels, robotic total stations, and GPS receivers.
  • Check field notes for accuracy and download survey data.
  • Establish control for aerial photography and set targets for ground control.
  • Assist in obtaining alignments, profiles, cross-sections, hydraulics, utility surveys, and digital terrain models.
  • Learn about the State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS) and datum adjustments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Post high school coursework or training in mathematics (e.g., geometry, trigonometry, algebra) and/or the technologies and fundamentals of surveying, global positions systems (GPS), geodetic, engineering, construction, or design practices.
  • Experience in civil, GPS, geodetic, cadastral, or other mapping/surveying fields.
  • Experience in using survey grade Trimble Global Positioning equipment and TBC software.
  • Experience in using Bentley MicroStation computer aided drafting software.

Other:

  • Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
  • Frequent overnight travel is required.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of coordinate, trigonometry and geometry principles, basic survey principles.
  • Skill in using handheld calculators and basic computer operations.
  • Ability to set up survey equipment, operate a 75-pound jackhammer, use picks and shovels in a safe and effective manner and read highway plans.


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