Survey Intern

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

We are seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join LaBella’s Survey Team in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, or Poughkeepsie.

You will work alongside experienced survey staff and under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors on field and office assignments supporting boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other projects. This internship offers practical experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping during the winter season.

Duties

• Assist survey crew chief in the completion of survey field assignments.
• Assist the survey crew chief with field assignments, including measurements, notes, sketches, and site documentation.
• Follow LaBella’s safety procedures and work safely in winter field conditions.
• Learn to use survey equipment such as GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, levels, scanners, and data collectors, as project needs allow.
• Assist with field setup, locating features, and carrying equipment across varied terrain.
• Help process survey data and prepare maps or other work products using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other software under staff supervision.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.