Garver is seeking a Survey Assistant Intern for our Construction and Survey Services Team in Huntsville, AL. The Survey Assistant Intern supports the survey crew by collecting field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods; sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles; prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing setting surveying construction stakes, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.
Our Construction and Survey Services Team offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment with the opportunity to gain immediate hands-on experience.
Our Construction and Survey Services Team offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment with the opportunity to gain immediate hands-on experience.
The successful candidate will be required to meet the following physical demands that are essential to the job:
- Regularly stand and/or walk while holding tools or objects in the field
- Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of relevant experience as an Instrument Man, in a surveying role, or construction role.
- Must be able and willing to travel on average 3 nights per week as projects require.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have the knowledge of principles and practice of land surveying.
Preferred Skills
- Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related field
- 2 or more years of experience as an Instrument Man
- Registered PLS
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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