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Land Surveying Internship (Summer 2026)

CompanyAtwell Internships
LocationNaperville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data for land development and solar projects. Perform technical tasks including CAD drafting, boundary surveys, and physical site activities like setting monuments.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
1622
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering and construction services firm that delivers a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas markets. Atwell brings together a broad platform of diverse services to provide customized solutions for your precise industry. As a professional services company, we work together across disciplines to provide industry knowledge and technical expertise while developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with our clients. We are a business of passionate people. For every project, we instinctively manage critical issues like quality, safety and technical results. But it may surprise you to know how well we get to know you and your vision – and how we boldly advocate for your success. When our teams work together on your behalf, remarkable things begin to happen. No matter what the project, Atwell delivers complete services with complete confidence.
About the Role

Responsibilities:

  • The survey interns will gain vast experience supporting the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data.
  • Survey interns will be paired with a mentor who will train the intern on technical reports, layouts, and survey plans for diverse land development and solar projects.
  • Assist with office tasks including but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing.
  • With training and guidance, you will learn to perform survey activities such as: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys, as well as physical tasks such as line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
  • As a Survey intern at Atwell, you'll gain experience with various drawings specific to projects including; ALTA, Final Plats, Maps of Dedication, construction layout, and construction staking.

Qualifications:

  • Currently a student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program at a University or Technical School.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Entry level experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of plan interpretation.
  • Proven ability to work well both within a team and independently when needed. 

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Pay Range
$20—$25 USD

Why Atwell?

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 70 offices throughout the country. We deliver a broad range of strategic and creative solutions in the energy – power, energy – hydrocarbons, and real estate and land development markets. Our comprehensive turnkey services include land and right-of-way support, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, GIS and mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and project and program management. 

To us, finding the right cultural fit is just as important as finding the right technical fit. We hire self-motivated, client-focused team members who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit persistence and follow-through on commitments and deadlines. From implementing the most innovative technology to expanding our services, market reach, and organizational opportunities, we are always looking for ways to grow our company inside and out. We are proud to be ranked ENR #70 in the Top 500 Design Firms, and named "Best Places to Work" for Ten consecutive years according to Zweig Group.

Key Skills
Land SurveyingGeomaticsAutoCADCAD DraftingData ProcessingPlan InterpretationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTechnical ReportingBoundary SurveysTopographic Mapping
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyTrades