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MacKay Sposito is seeking a full-time Land Survey Intern to join the team for the Summer 2026, in Vancouver, WA.

As the Land Survey Intern, you’ll be under general supervision from the Survey Manager and will assist in the gathering and preparation of supporting data for land survey projects, and demonstrate brand personality throughout the delivery of services.

We live by our core values of honesty, dedication, and relationships.

We make decisions every day based on these values, which drive us to do the right thing even when it’s hard.

Our vision is to work with cool people on cool projects, and we want team members who will help us achieve our goals.

We encourage you to ask around about us.

Do some digging.

We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more.

And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito. Responsibilities:

• Able to adjust and calibrate tribrachs, tripods, and rods as needed.

Maintain, calibrate, and have a working knowledge of the following survey equipment:

• data collectors, total station (full robotic and manual modes), GPS (with RTN and RTK), digital and auto levels, terrestrial scanners, and echo sounder hydrographic system.
• Capable of sharpening machetes and axes.

Ability to compile and organize a variety of field data as well as keep clean, legible field notes for the performance of the following field surveys:

• cadastral, geodetic control, horizontal control and vertical control, boundary, ALTA and platting, construction and asbuilts, monitoring, and hydrographic.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in the field.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be a recent graduate or enrolled college program in Surveying or a related field, and related work experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.
• Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive company vehicles are required.
• Willingness to travel to project locations in multiple states.
• During site visits, must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twis,t and work in the outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely.
• Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.
• Why join the MacKay Sposito team?
• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families.
• We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions. An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an outstanding reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners.
• You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve.
• As a firm, we support several local organizations focused on community pillars related to veterans and youth.
• Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives. Our Values At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company.
• In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions.
• By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are:

• With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development.
• Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration.
• We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.
• With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance.
• Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.
• Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.
• The wage for this position is $20.00- $23.00/hour.
• Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. As a federal Contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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