Survey Intern (Houston)

Survey Intern

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

As a Survey Intern at KCI, your role is to support various surveying projects by working closely with experienced surveyors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop technical skills in surveying. Under the guidance of a dedicated supervisor, you will contribute to data collection, processing, and analysis tasks essential for successful project completion. Summer interns will work a 40-hour week, with at least 10 weeks of work required during the period from mid-May to August. Interns will be assigned a dedicated supervisor and mentor, are required to attend planned activities, and must submit mid-summer and end-of-summer reports / presentations. Responsibilities include :

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Strive to achieve or exceed the budgeted individual utilization target, typically set at 85%.
• Attend bi-weekly or more frequent meetings with project teams to discuss progress and address any issues.
• Complete all assigned tasks on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope.
• Operate within specified corporate or project budget parameters.
• Conduct site visits to gather necessary data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs.
• Process field data and draft base plans for project use and reference.
• Prepare topographic survey plots to aid in project development and planning.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and / or Skills Required : This is an entry level position where no previous experience is required. Currently enrolled in a college Engineering or Science program.

Education and / or Work Experience Preferred : 3.0 GPA or higher preferred ArcGIS, CADD programs and Microsoft Office experience.

Certificates, licenses, and / or Registrations Required : Valid Driver's License.