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Land Surveying Intern

CompanyOrigin Design
LocationDubuque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist with boundary and topographical surveys, construction staking, field documentation, survey data management, and research of legal documents. Use surveying instruments and Autodesk Civil 3D to support survey drawings, exhibits, easement documents, and other project work.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
100
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions to help the clients and communities we work with thrive and grow. Let’s work on tomorrow. Together. Learn more at origindesign.com.
About the Role

Description

Your future starts here.

Job opening.  

Land Surveying Intern

DUBUQUE, IOWA


The Land Surveying Intern position is designed to provide hands-on technical surveying experience through meaningful project work that supports the intern’s professional growth and career development. The internship offers exposure to variety of projects, including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, land subdivisions, legal descriptions, and construction layout projects.   


Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in project administration, survey documentation, and design support. Future internships and opportunities upon graduation may also be available.


Position Responsibilities.

  • Assist in performing boundary and topographical surveys and related engineering and land surveying work.
  • Accurately and legibly record survey field notes.
  • Use survey related equipment/software.
  • Operate survey instruments such as levels, total stations, scanners, data collectors, and GPS receivers.
  • Store, retrieve, and manage field survey data and transfer data accurately between devices.
  • Conduct research to collect legal documents at Courthouse, Origin Design files, City Hall and online.
  • Assist in providing construction field staking.
  • Become proficient in Origin Design point and line codes and have knowledge of D.O.T. procedures and codes.
  • Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D software to assist with the development of survey documents including drawings, exhibits, and easement documents.
  • Utilize company CADD standards and templates.
  • Perform basic equipment cleaning and maintenance.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to develop technical skills, gain real-world surveying experience, and explore potential career paths within the land surveying profession.


How to Apply.

Please upload a cover letter and resume at: 

https://origindesign.com/careers.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Key Skills
Boundary And Topographical SurveyingSurvey Field NotesSurvey InstrumentsTotal StationsScannersData CollectorsGPS ReceiversSurvey Data ManagementLegal Document ResearchConstruction Field StakingAutodesk Civil 3DSurvey DocumentationCADD StandardsEquipment Maintenance
Categories
EngineeringConstruction