Land Survey Intern (Oakland)

Requisition ID # 155014 

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Shared Services

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

The Land Surveying and Engineering Support (LS&ES) Department provides land surveying and mapping services in support of gas and electric transmission and distribution projects. These services include rights-of-way drawings, easement documents, engineering support drawings (plan & profile), topographic mapping and construction staking.  We also provide resources to assist in dam deformation surveys.

 

We utilize the latest technology including terrestrial based LiDAR scanning, RTK GPS, conventional total stations and mapping tools.

 

Position Summary

LS&ES is looking for talented summer interns to help provide safe and efficient land surveying services to our customers.  Under the supervision of licensed land surveyors and experienced land technicians, interns will perform work as a member of a survey crew in the office or field,

 

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

 

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $23.85 to $29.81 and for a master's degree is $35.11.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Search County records to assemble preliminary information
• Perform all aspects of land surveying work in the office and field
• Perform surveying calculations and write legal descriptions
• Clear brush and maintain surveying equipment
• Utilize CAD to create topographic surveys and design-related documents
• Use GPS and conventional field equipment to measure and record data
• Work with terrestrial based LiDAR scanners
• Prepare legal descriptions

 

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Currently enrolled and earning a Bachelors or Masters degree in Geomatics Engineering or related engineering field . Students MUST be continuing education towards degree during and/or after internship.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date.

 

Desired:

• LSIT or LS certification
• Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
• Field or office experience in a land surveying capacity
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction