Survey Intern - Summer 2026

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails close supervision, assists assigned departments by preparing drawings with CADD, assists in other aspects of plan preparation such as information gathering and plan production. Focus of tasks generally related to specific Engineering sub-type which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

The Indianapolis, IN office is seeking a survey intern to assist with the daily workload for field surveying, learn the processes, principles, and procedures of survey and geospatial work and develop technical skills. Intern will have the opportunity to learn survey equipment including mobile & stationary LiDAR, GPS, and robotic total stations. Intern will have the chance to learn innovative data collection procedures, and work on various types of transportation projects around central Indiana.

What You'll Do:

• Utilizes computer aided drafting, design software and various other computer software packages to assist in the preparation of construction details, design plans, reports, and meeting exhibits.

• Transfers information in numerical, written and sketched, or electronic format from sources such as legal descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs and computer files to final plans and maps.

• Visualizes and illustrates concept or designs in 2 or 3 dimensions. Utilizes mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Performs tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary program

What We Prefer:

• Interest in transportation and infrastructure

• Enrolled in Technology, survey, geomatics programs

• Completed 1+ year(s) of Surveying courses.

• MicroStation or Autocad drafting experience

• Able to withstand regular exposure to outdoor worksite weather conditions that may be wet and/or humid environments with extreme cold and/or heat.

• Able to perform tasks that require long-term standing and/or repetitive motions.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Indianapolis, IN, Westfield, IN (Carmel)

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Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Technical Group

ReqID: R-27349 #college