Land Surveying Internship (Summer 2026)

Land Surveying Internship (Summer 2026)

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Responsibilities:

• The survey interns will gain vast experience supporting the Land Survey team in collecting and processing field data.
• Survey interns will be paired with a mentor who will train the intern on technical reports, layouts, and survey plans for diverse land development and solar projects.
• Assist with office tasks including but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing.
• With training and guidance, you will learn to perform survey activities such as: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys, as well as physical tasks such as line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• As a Survey intern at Atwell, you'll gain experience with various drawings specific to projects including; ALTA, Final Plats, Maps of Dedication, construction layout, and construction staking.

Qualifications:

• Currently a student in a Land Surveying / Geomatics program at a University or Technical School.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Entry level experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plan interpretation.
• Proven ability to work well both within a team and independently when needed.

Pay Range

$20 - $25 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services