Overview:
SURVEY INTERN Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Intern to join our team.
Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features Record accurate and clear surveying notes Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
Adhere to the companys Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff Required Skills: Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances Required Experience: High school diploma or GED required Currently enrolled in an associates or bachelors degree program in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities Ability to manage multiple tasks, project coordination, maintain organizational structures, and interact with other design services Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in a growth mode Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience: Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking Full use of Microsoft Office Familiar with GIS processes and terminology Prior experience with survey field work
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work.
We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations.
With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people.
We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers.
Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth.
We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference.
Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve.
Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world.
To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists.
Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence.
Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023.
The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood 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.
We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business.
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.