ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is seeking a Survey Intern to join our Virginia Beach, VA Geomatics team. This position will allow exposure to various land surveying tasks under the direction of a more senior Land Surveyor.
We are open to this position being either full or part time.
Responsibilities
- Operation, transport and setup of total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
- Land surveying including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic surveys, route and corridor surveys, right of way surveys, and construction stakeout
- Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging
- Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools
- Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment
- Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry
- Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
- Able to think critically
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients
- AutoCAD experience desirable
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in civil engineering, survey technology, or related field
- 0+ years of progressive land surveying experience
- Must be detail oriented, willing to travel and work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
- Ability to transport land surveying equipment, navigate and traverse through difficult terrain, environments, and wooded areas
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to lift 75lbs
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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