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Oakland, California, United States | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | Irvine, California, United States
The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding a Land Survey Intern to our Water team based in San Luis Obispo, Oakland, and Irvine. Why Tetra TechAt Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.Your ImpactJoin Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.Position Summary:This is a student internship located in Tetra Tech's Oakland, San Luis Obispo Irvine, CA office. Typical projects include a wide variety of municipal, commercial, and Federal Department of Defense projects including performing topographic, boundary, monitoring, and GPS control surveys. The intern may be extended to include part-time during the school year. Essential Functions:- Assist in the collection of survey data as required in accordance with industry and client specifications, scopes of work, work plans and directed by Survey Manager.
- Willing and able to continually learn new techniques and processes as well as operate various types of equipment.
- Provide technical assistance for CADD operators, design staff as to what the project looks like in the field and coordinate site visits with project team personnel.
- Work within a project team environment under the direction of a project manager and coordinate with engineers and surveyors to understand project deliverables.
- Perform survey office work such as mapping, drafting exhibits and plats and writing legal descriptions under the direction of a licensed land surveyor.
- Under the direction of a Survey Party Chief, act as a survey assistant or other members of the survey crew and ensure efficiency and safety requirements are met in the field.
- Third or fourth-year student enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or Geomatics Engineering.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and industry standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) programs.
- The position involves both office and field work.
- Field duties may include standing or walking for extended periods, traversing uneven terrain, and handling survey equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
- The role may occasionally require travel to project sites within California and the Southwest region.
- Work is performed in a combination of office and outdoor settings. Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough or uneven surfaces, active construction sites, and roadway environments. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and is required for all field activities.
- Organization: 200 IEW
- Requisition #20000004006