Survey Intern

Purpose: The purpose of the Survey Internship is to provide valuable exposure and experience in the construction industry and to KCI’s culture. The Accounting Intern will have the ability to apply coursework through work experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Survey Department tasks and collaborate with site management staff, including Project Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Support field operations at various sites in the St. Louis region under close supervision.
  Assist in conducting topographic, utility, boundary, and construction layout surveys for municipal, private, and roadway projects.
• Learn to operate survey equipment, including Trimble Robotic, GNSS, and conventional equipment, and utilize data collector software to support data collection activities.
• Help maintain accurate field notes and assist with record-keeping of as-built documentation.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by following safety guidelines and practices.
• Participate in training activities and develop survey skills by learning from experienced team members.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience: Previous internship or coursework in accounting is a plus but not required.
  

Managed By:

Survey Manager

Physical Demands:

• Work is divided between office and field operations, with substantial time spent on project sites, engaging directly with teams across all levels and disciplines, and providing support to construction teams as needed.
• Specific vision requirements for this role include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Limited exposure to physical risk on the job.
• Noise levels vary from quiet in the office to louder in the field environment.
• While performing duties, the employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear, as well as stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling objects, reach with arms, and stoop or kneel.
• Vision abilities, such as close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment, are essential for this role.

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, material status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.