Survey Technician Intern - Summer 2027
civil environmental consultantsNaperville (IL)
Survey Technician Intern - Summer 2027
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civil environmental consultantsNaperville (IL)
SENIORITY
Intern
About the role
Survey Technician InternAs a Survey Technician Intern at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Chicago, IL office, you will join a growing survey team providing professional survey services on a wide variety of projects. Through this internship, you will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in the survey profession. As a Survey Technician Intern, you will: Assist experienced survey field staff performing work on topographic and boundary surveys, route surveys, stream surveys, and construction stakeouts Gain exposure to progressive technology including robotic total stations, GPS, Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), and LiDAR scanning Learn to collect survey data and search for boundary evidence while working in a variety of terrain and outdoor conditions Perform physical tasks such as setting stakes and monuments, clearing brush, and laden hiking Utilize surveying software applications to gather, retrieve and interpret important data, and perform fundamental survey computations Through the CEC Internship Program, you will: Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors in Survey program, or related field of study preferred
- Prior internship and/or survey experience a plus
- Possession of sufficient physical stamina to work outdoors under various field conditions
- Occasional travel may be required
- Valid Driver's License
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About Us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way. We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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