Survey Intern - Summer 2026

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC

Reporting To: August Thick

Description

From "Traditional" or Design Surveying to the latest technological advances in LiDAR, Geomatics offers a variety of options for the curious student. DRMP’s college internship is designed to allow students to gain practical experience in SEVERAL of these areas while earning a degree and exploring a potential career path in the industry.

 Why do a Survey Internship at DRMP?

• Gain practical experience while earning your degree
• Explore potential career path (Design Survey, Right of Way Mapping, Sub-Surface Utilities, Mobile/UAV-Aerial LiDAR, Geographic Information Systems - GIS)
• Network with professionals in the field
• Potential for full-time employment upon graduation
• Several of our current staff and a few Vice Presidents got their start at DRMP as interns

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

The purpose of the survey internship is to provide an opportunity for the student to be exposed to an overview of field and office workflows while developing the student’s professionalism. Students will be exposed to the following topics during the semester:

 • Project research
 • Survey calculations 
 • Drafting in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, MicroStation, and TopoDOT
 • Field safety
 • Using GNSS Receivers, Digital Levels, LiDAR scanners and Total Stations
 • Field notes reduction and field-to-finish processing

What you'll need

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year degree with a Geomatics or Survey focus 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history 

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Variety of voluntary benefit options 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.