Survey Co-op - Fall 2026

Woolpert

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Dayton, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Survey Technician Intern will work with field teams to collect and process survey data for various projects including scanning and boundary analysis. They will also assist with GIS tasks and transportation data collection while solving problems independently.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled as a student with at least sophomore status, preferably studying surveying or a related field. You have a general understanding of survey equipment and software, and possess strong communication, multitasking, and time management skills. You are willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and travel as needed.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Trimble Business Center Software

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job Description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview
Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Survey Technician Intern. This position reports to Management Consulting leadership. The Survey Technician Intern will work alongside Woolpert Survey field technicians collecting and processing survey data. Some projects could be scanning, Topos-Boundary, Photo Control (Fly over points set on the ground).  All of these projects directly impact the communities where we live and work. Some projects could be assisting with GIS, completing transportation PASER analysis, performing aggregate depth analysis and data collection. This is a full-time internship for the Fall 2026 (Aug-Dec 2026) season which can be done in Dayton, Columbus or Cincinnati, OH.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

  • Work as part of the integrated Survey field team 
  • Gain real-world experience collecting data in the field with licensed surveyors 
  • Assist with the collection and processing of data for clients 
  • Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence 

What you will bring:

Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.  

  • Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status 
  • Be studying Surveying or related field 
  • Be willing to work outside in the field in all types of weather conditions 
  • Have a general understanding and working knowledge of various Survey equipment including Trimble Business Center Software, Microstation, and AutoCAD is preferred 
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Be a self- motivated student  
  • Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills 
  • Be willing to travel when needed through the duration of the internship

Why Woolpert?
Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$21—$26 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Woolpert

Woolpert is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) services, with over a century of experience driving innovation and delivering impact. We fuse deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to solve complex challenges across the public, private, and government sectors. Woolpert is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, a Top 25 Building Design+Construction firm, a Top 50 Engineering News-Record Design firm, and a Global Top 100 Geospatial company. Woolpert operates from more than 75 offices across five continents—building smarter, more resilient communities around the world. Learn more at woolpert.com.
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