Survey Intern at LaBella Associates in Scranton, PA

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

We are seeking a Winter Survey Intern to join LaBella’s Survey Team in Rochester, NY.

You will work alongside experienced survey staff and under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors on field and office assignments supporting boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and other projects. This internship offers practical experience with survey equipment, field data, and mapping during the winter season.

Duties

• Assist survey crew chief in the completion of survey field assignments.
• Assist the survey crew chief with field assignments, including measurements, notes, sketches, and site documentation.
• Follow LaBella’s safety procedures and work safely in winter field conditions.
• Learn to use survey equipment such as GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, levels, scanners, and data collectors, as project needs allow.
• Assist with field setup, locating features, and carrying equipment across varied terrain.
• Help process survey data and prepare maps or other work products using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other software under staff supervision.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

• Currently enrolled in a surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related program, or have equivalent relevant coursework.

• Interest in land surveying and willingness to learn field and office workflows; prior survey experience is helpful but not required.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work well on a team.

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Drive a passenger vehicle as needed for assignments.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in cold, snowy, wet, or icy conditions when safe to do so.
• Carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.