Geomatics Intern

Overview:
ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Watertown, MA office is seeking a Geomatics Intern to join our growing team.

 

Responsibilities

Perform various land surveying tasks under the direction of more senior Land Surveyors including: Operation, transport and setup of Total Stations (Manual and Robotic), Data Collectors, GPS, and other Land Surveying equipment.

Reconnaissance and recovery of Land Surveying markers through use of hand tools, brush cutting, and digging.

Ability to transport Land Surveying Equipment, navigate and traverse through difficult terrain, environments and wooded areas.

Performs construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including the installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools.  

Maintains proper care of all survey equipment.

Requires valid Driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles, including large cargo vans.

Some overnight travel may be required from time to time due to workshare opportunities with other VHB offices.     

Documents all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection 

Land surveying including, but not limited to, Boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Existing Conditions & Topographic survey, Construction layout, and utility surveys.  

Skills and Attributes

Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Manual and or Robotic Instruments. Ability to learn mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of geometry 

Understands the basics of Boundary Survey, Topographic, Construction, and Utility Surveys

Able to think critically

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program is preferred (Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field)

0+ years of prior progressive land surveying experience 

We are VHB We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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