Intern/Co-op – Land Surveying (Summer 2027)

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Dallas, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students in civil engineering or surveying programs with a focus on fieldwork and CAD, working in land development and infrastructure projects in Dallas, TX.

Best fit for

  • Students in their junior or senior year with a background in surveying or civil engineering
    — “Preference will be given to students who are currently in their Jr. or Sr. year”
  • Candidates with hands-on experience and interest in progressive technologies like drones and scanning equipment
    — “Gain exposure to drone and scanning technologies”
  • Individuals capable of working independently and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive team environment
    — “Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment”

Things to consider

  • No housing or relocation assistance is available for this internship/co-op position
    — “Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions”
  • Travel may be required depending on project assignments and business needs
    — “Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with surveying technologies like Trimble or Leica
    — “Working knowledge of AutoCAD; knowledge of Terramodel, Trimble, Leica and Topcon Total Stations”
  • Emphasize your ability to prepare technical reports and layout plans for infrastructure projects
    — “Preparing technical reports, survey plans and layout plans for projects such as utility construction”
  • Showcase your willingness to learn and adapt to new surveying practices and tools
    — “Remain current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • gain exposure to progressive technologies
  • work directly with experienced survey professionals
Typical background
student actively pursuing a four year degree in Engineering Technology, Survey, or Civil Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Land SurveyingField Data CollectionSurvey Map PreparationCAD DraftingSurvey Equipment MaintenanceDrone And Scanning Technologies

Preferred

Knowledge Of AutocadTerramodelTrimbleLeicaTopcon Total StationsTrimble GPSTDS

About the role

Original posting from Langan Engineering & Environmental Services via Greenhouse

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Intern/Co-op – Land Surveying to join its collaborative team in Dallas, TX. This individual will serve a key function in providing support to the Land Survey team in the collection of field data and information related to the preparation of survey maps and CAD files.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of progressive technologies as you work directly with an experienced and dynamic team of survey professionals and interact with technical specialists in other disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

Support the survey crew in collection of site and utility information;

Gain exposure to drone and scanning technologies;

Preparing technical reports, survey plans and layout plans for projects such as utility construction, road and parking layout, and site improvements;

Perform construction layout;

Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing;

Maintain survey equipment and initiate repairs when necessary;

Remain current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices; attend internal training to expand knowledge and skills; and

Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Student actively pursuing a four year degree in Engineering Technology, Survey, or Civil Engineering;

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred;

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;

Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

Field work that will require conducting boundary, topographic, utility, and architectural surveys;

Working knowledge of AutoCAD; knowledge of Terramodel, Trimble, Leica and Topcon Total Stations, Trimble GPS and TDS is desired; and

Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.

Please submit your resume. Preference will be given to students who are currently in their Jr. or Sr. year or to students pursuing their MS degree. 

Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

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Source: Langan Engineering & Environmental Services careers (Greenhouse)

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