Intern - Survey

Job Details: Job Location: Main Headquarters

• Vernon Hills, IL, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00Hourly, An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Survey Intern to join our growing Construction and Surveying team in Vernon Hills, IL. How you will make an impact: The Survey Intern will report to the Division Director and will work both in the field and the office to operate various types of equipment, perform mathematical computations, and provide support to land survey and professional engineering staff. This role is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Responsibilities

Assist and support Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) and survey technicians in field duties and project work. Perform field investigations, gather data, and record information to be used in the production of land survey drawings, engineering drawings and reports. Operates survey instruments, conduct basic field adjustments, maintain neat and orderly field notes, utilizes hand-held data collectors/computerized software, and perform research required to complete surveys and staking as directed.

Working outdoors in different weather conditions/environments performing field work for the completion of topography surveys, boundary surveys, and/or construction layout. Participate in the production of plans and the preparation, filing and retrieval of land survey maps, documents, and records. Why GHA? Join our dynamic team and enjoy some of our benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth while allowing you to make the most of your summer.

We offer competitive pay and two paid holidays throughout the summer. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience and autonomy with current projects. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

Qualifications

What you will bring

to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Education

Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in land surveying, geospatial, GIS, or civil engineering related field preferred. Experience: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Self-starter with a strong attention to detail. Average knowledge of mathematics is important to certain functions of this job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality individual work products. Ability to focus and work independently with general supervision and collaboratively as part of a larger team to achieve project goals. Ability to demonstrate and communicate a thoughtful approach for completing assigned tasks.

A solid work ethic with the desire to be curious to learn about firm business and the industry. Clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Planner, Teams) ADA SPECIFICATIONS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require periodic travel up to 30%. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.