Geospatial Field Internship (Summer 2027)

Woolpert
Port Orchard, WA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or forestry who are willing to work in remote, physically demanding environments and demonstrate technical adaptability with geospatial tools.

Best fit for

  • Students in engineering or forestry with a strong interest in geospatial data collection and fieldwork.
    — “Must be studying engineering, forestry, or related field”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with hands-on field tasks and can operate specialized survey equipment.
    — “General understanding and willingness to learn various survey equipment and Trimble Business Center Software”
  • Individuals who can manage independent work and thrive in a collaborative, client-facing environment.
    — “Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available, requiring candidates to already have work authorization in the U.S.
    — “Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located”
  • The role involves heavy physical labor, including lifting 50+ lbs. and using jackhammers.
    — “Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and operate a jackhammer and use a pickaxe to core roads”
  • Candidates must be prepared for limited communication during field assessments due to no cell phone use.
    — “Understanding that no cell phone use will be used during the assessment periods”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate prior experience in physically demanding outdoor environments.
    — “Must be willing to work outside in the field, no matter the weather conditions or environment”
  • Showcase your ability to manage travel logistics and work in a part-time, on-site capacity.
    — “Must be willing to travel when needed through the duration of the internship”
  • Include examples of your ability to operate vehicles and navigate tight spaces.
    — “Ability to backdown mountain sides with limited visibility, turn vehicle around in extremely tight locations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • data collection accuracy
  • fieldwork efficiency
  • client satisfaction
Typical background
engineeringforestrygeospatial sciences

Skills & requirements

Required

Survey EquipmentData CollectionFieldworkGIS

Preferred

Paser AnalysisAggregate Depth Analysis

Stack & domain

Survey EquipmentTrimble Business Center SoftwareTeamworkProblem-solvingGeospatialEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Woolpert via Greenhouse

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications.  Woolpert was recently certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place to Work®.  We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. We are seeking a Transportation Roads Condition Assessment Technician Intern in Oregon for the Summer Quarter (May– September).

The Transportation Condition Assessment Technician Intern (Geospatial Field Intern) will be working alongside Woolpert professional engineers, condition assessment experts, transportation advisors and BLM staff collecting and processing survey data. Some projects could be assisting with GIS, completing transportation PASER analysis, performing aggregate depth analysis and data collection.

This internship is an onsite role. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

Working as part of the integrated Roads Condition Assessment Field team and transportation program

Providing support and learning to plan field assessment processes with senior staff

Working directly with client under supervision of senior management to validate schedules and plan for approval

Gaining real-world experience collecting data in the field with licensed professional engineers and condition assessment experts

Assisting with the collection and processing of data for the Bureau of Land Management

based on government rate. Company credit card will be supplied for all hotels and flights.

What you will bring:

Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, with at least sophomore status

Must be studying engineering, forestry, or related field

Must be willing to work outside in the field, no matter the weather conditions or environment

General understanding and willingness to learn various survey equipment and Trimble Business Center Software.

Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Exceptional multitasking and time management skills

Must be willing to travel when needed through the duration of the internship, as this project requires 2 weeks in the field and is part-time as needed.

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment

Able to drive GMC2500 vehicle with camper

Ability to backdown mountain sides with limited visibility, turn vehicle around in extremely tight locations.

Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and operate a jackhammer and use a pickaxe to core roads.

Have no fear of heights or motion sickness due to extremely curvy and mountainous ranges.

No fear of wilderness areas for long periods of time.

Understanding that no cell phone use will be used during the assessment periods, as focus is required.

Possess credit card or funds to pay for food for a two -week period as government per diem is paid back at the end of your extended stay

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$23—$27 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Source: Woolpert careers (Greenhouse)

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