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Land Survey Paid Intern (Technical Intern)


Job Location:

Orange County, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 23
Posted: 22 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION


Position
Land Survey Paid Intern (Technical Intern)

Deadline to Apply

Please note the deadline for this recruitment is Wednesday September 2 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT).

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas to cities and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works guiding principles are safety integrity quality teamwork and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Fleet Services; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC CONSTRUCTION
OC Construction provides project management and construction management services for projects on OC Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) as well as OC Parks and other County department projects. OC Construction focuses on horizontal projects such as roads bridges bikeways and flood control channels.

For more information on OC Public Worksclick here.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Land Survey Intern position provides students with valuable hands-on experience by working alongside licensed land surveyors and experienced professionals on a wide variety of public infrastructure projects throughout Orange County. Interns have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while gaining exposure to both office and field surveying practices. Land Survey Interns will assist survey staff with a variety of office and field assignments.

Land Survey Interns will assist survey staff with a variety of office and field assignments including:

  • Assisting with boundary topographic construction hydrographic and control surveys.
  • Collecting field measurements using GNSS total stations digital levels terrestrial laser scanners and UAV technologies.
  • Processing field data and assisting with drafting mapping and preparation of survey deliverables using CAD and survey software.
  • Assisting with research of deeds maps survey records right-of-way documents and other legal records.
  • Organizing project files field notes and digital records.
  • Performing other related technical duties that support the Survey-Field Services unit while developing practical knowledge of professional land surveying practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This recruitment is open to applicants who are currently enrolled in or have graduatedwithin the last six (6) monthsfrom an accredited college or university pursuing a degree or certificate inLand Surveying Geomatics Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Completion of introductory coursework in mathematics surveying engineering or mapping is desirable. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and pay close attention to detail.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this Internship will have basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Interest in learning modern land surveying principles field procedures and office workflows; surveying equipment including GNSS/GPS receivers total stations digital levels laser scanners and other survey technologies; and survey software including AutoCAD Civil 3D Trimble Business Center (TBC) GIS applications or similar programs. Ability to communicate effectively follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

TIME COMMITMENT
This is an in-person internship.Interns may work 26-30 hours per week for 1 year (part-time) not to exceed 1040 hours. Hours must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday - Thursday between 6:00am and 3:30pm & Friday between 6:00am and 2:30pm).

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE INTERN
Interns are offered an excellent opportunity to:

  • Provides students with valuable hands-on experience working alongside licensed land surveyors and experienced professionals.
  • Offers exposure to a wide variety of public infrastructure projects throughout Orange County.
  • Allows interns to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
  • Provides exposure to both office and field surveying practices.
  • Helps students develop skills and knowledge relevant to entry-level surveying positions.
  • Provides OC Public Works with a larger candidate pool for the entry-level Surveyor I position.
  • Explore a career in local government.
  • Mentorship frommanagement staff.
  • Network with professionals.
  • Apply knowledge through real life application and best practices in field.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letterHERE.

Applications that do not include a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued drivers license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required Experience:

Intern