Land Survey Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Land Survey Intern — Summer 2027 role is onsite in Lisle, Illinois, and pays starting at $25 per hour. CAGE Engineering works in civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management, with projects spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development. The intern contributes to real client survey projects while developing field data collection and drafting skills. With hands-on training and regular mentorship, the role supports survey teams’ project work and helps the intern build technical and professional capabilities.

What you'll do

• Assist survey crews with boundary, topographic, and construction-staking data collection
• support boundary retracement, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys
• process field data and prepare drawings using survey and CAD software
• research deeds, plats, and public records
• assist with quality checks
• participate in client and project meetings
• attend training and meet with an assigned mentor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

land survey intern

summer 2027

lisle il

cage engineering

$25/hr starting

surveying

field data collection

survey drafting

civil engineering

mentorship

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Technical and professional training
• mentor check-ins
• optional weekly office hours
• social events and volunteer opportunities.

Why this role

For students pursuing a BS in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field; no prior professional experience is required. Includes mentorship and hands-on training.

About the employer

Cage Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.