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Survey Intern/New Grad/Early Career Survey

CompanyAtwell, LLC
LocationReno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data for land development and solar projects. Assist with office tasks including CAD drafting, research, and the preparation of technical reports and survey plans.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
1649
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

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

 

This is more than an internship—it’s an opportunity to launch your career with a dynamic and forward‑thinking surveying team in Reno. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where you’re supported both professionally and personally. As an intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to real projects that make an impact. We’re looking for motivated early‑career candidates who are eager to grow, develop their technical skills, and ideally transition from an internship into a full‑time role with our team.

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 enrolled in an Engineering/Survey program OR those with a genuine interest in developing skills and pursuing a career in surveying.
  • 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 

Our standard intern pay rates range from $20-$25 per hour.

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Pay Range
$20$25 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages 
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment 
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals 
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Key Skills
CAD DraftingData CollectionDeed ResearchMap ResearchLevelingTraversingTopographic MappingConstruction LayoutAs-built SurveysBoundary SurveysAutoCADPlan InterpretationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCommunication Skills
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergy
Benefits
Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFlexible Work SchedulesTenure AwardsTravel VouchersAnnual BonusesSpot BonusesPeer Recognition Awards401K MatchTuition AssistanceStudent Loan RepaymentPaid Licensing/Certification FeesFinancial Rewards For Obtaining LicensureEmployee ReferralsAnnual Wellness ReimbursementDependent Care MatchMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFamily Planning & IVF BenefitsPet InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlex Spending AccountLong Term Disability InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLife InsuranceSupplemental BenefitsMember Assistance Program