Land Surveying Intern

Overview:

MSA has an opportunity for a Surveying Intern in our Madison or Beaver Dam, WI office location for the summer of 2025. From municipal and transportation projects, to boundary and land development projects, a Surveying Internship for the summer is sure to give you valuable hands on experience. If you are an enthusiastic student, this is the opportunity for you. The ideal candidate would be available for travel to our Beaver Dam, WI office on an as needed basis as well.

Who we are & how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.

MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we own our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.

Core Values

Commitment to DEI

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

The work you may do

• Boundary surveying, design surveying, construction observation and staking for municipal projects including utilities and roads
• Crossing inventories for WI DNR and US Forest Service
• Assist crew chief with project tasks including: collecting site information, measuring features, staking points, and establishing positions.
• Complete field duties accurately and on time for both internal and external clients
• Assist with field data collection, data reduction and drafting
• Maintain equipment and supplies

What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Pursuing a degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related degree required
• Surveying coursework or experience preferred but not required
• A valid drivers license is required
• This position may require overnight stay and out of town work which MSA would reimburse for.
• Previous experience with Auto CAD and Trimble survey equipment preferred but not required
• A desire to learn more about land surveying
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

• Better Together A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opini.