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

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

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology, Survey, or Civil Engineering working in land development and environmental consulting.

Best fit for

  • Students with a strong interest in land development and environmental consulting who seek hands-on experience with surveying technologies
    — “gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with fieldwork and have a flexible schedule to accommodate travel
    — “Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments”
  • Individuals who value a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for internal training
    — “fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety”

Things to consider

  • No housing or relocation assistance is provided for interns or co-ops
    — “Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions”
  • The role may require working with multiple technologies and disciplines simultaneously
    — “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”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD and any exposure to drone or scanning technologies on your resume
    — “Working knowledge of AutoCAD; knowledge of Terramodel, Trimble, Leica and Topcon Total Stations, Trimble GPS and TDS is desired”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and in a team environment in your interview responses
    — “Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment”
  • Showcase your proactive approach to learning and staying current with surveying practices
    — “Remain current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices; attend internal training to expand knowledge and skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Supported the survey crew in collection of site and utility information
  • Prepared technical reports and survey plans
  • Performed construction layout
Typical background
Pursuing a four-year degree in Engineering Technology, Survey, or Civil Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Land SurveyingCAD DraftingField Data CollectionSurvey Equipment Maintenance

Preferred

Drone And Scanning TechnologiesConstruction LayoutDeed And Map Research

Stack & domain

AutocadTerramodelTrimbleLeicaTopconTrimble GPSTDSLand SurveyingCAD DraftingData DownloadDeed And Map ResearchFiling

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 San Antonio, 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.

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information:  https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection

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