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Survey Engineering Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Ames
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed at least two years of engineering at an accredited four-year college or university, with eligibility for junior status upon returning to school.
  • You will assist the field survey team with boundary and topographic surveys, use R.T.K. GPS and total station equipment, research survey documents, and collaborate on MP and 3R project plans.

Requirements

  • Completion of at least two years in engineering at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.

Responsibilities

  • The Iowa DOT’s District 1 Right of Way team is looking for a student to assist the field survey team performing boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
  • You will be working with R.T.K. G.P.S. and a robotic total station equipment for field data collection as well as having exposure to Microstation SS10 and Bentley Open Roads CADD operation.
  • Researching for survey related documentation, including U.S.P.L.S. Corner Certificates, Deeds, Plats of Survey, Subdivision Plats, and highway plans, from various agencies, may be included.
  • Other opportunities include working with the Assistant District 1 Engineer and Design Team in the design and preparation of MP and 3R project plans for letting; preparing concept statements, participating in field exams/reviews, and reviewing highway construction projects in the field.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Survey Engineering Intern?

The primary responsibility is to assist the field survey team in performing boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

What equipment will the intern be working with?

The intern will be working with R.T.K. G.P.S. and robotic total station equipment for field data collection.

Will the intern receive training on software tools?

Yes, the intern will have exposure to Microstation SS10 and Bentley Open Roads CADD operation.

What type of documentation will the intern be researching?

The intern may research survey-related documentation, including U.S.P.L.S. Corner Certificates, Deeds, Plats of Survey, Subdivision Plats, and highway plans from various agencies.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts from May to December, requiring 40 hours of work per week.

What academic qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have completed at least two years in engineering at an accredited four-year college or university and be eligible for junior status upon return to school.

Will the intern have opportunities to work with other teams?

Yes, the intern will have the opportunity to work with the Assistant District 1 Engineer and Design Team on project plans and reviews.

Is fieldwork a significant component of the internship?

Yes, the intern will participate in field exams/reviews and may review highway construction projects in the field.

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