Surveying Intern | Manassas, VA

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
18-20 Hourly
Internship
Consulting • Design
The Role
Paid summer internship supporting survey and civil engineering teams with design assistance, field surveying and materials testing, site observations, documentation, permit applications, project coordination, and review of project materials. Interns collaborate across disciplines, assist with scheduling and client documentation, monitor project progress and budgets, and gain mentored experience in surveying, subsurface utility engineering, construction surveying, and public-sector infrastructure projects.
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Surveying Intern | Manassas, VA

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
 

IMEG is hiring a Surveying Intern in Manassas, VA, to support experienced engineers and consultants with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading design, and survey-related work. Over 10-12 weeks, this paid, mentored internship offers hands-on experience with real project work while you learn the civil engineering trade.

You will also support project documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and periodic job site observations while helping teams work within project budgets and meet client expectations. Working with a team focused on survey, subsurface utility engineering, and public-sector work, you will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location: Manassas, VA

Discipline: Surveyor & SUE

Markets: Survey; SUE; Public Sector

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

  • Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards

  • Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment

  • Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files

  • Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams

  • Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress

  • Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check

  • Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information

  • Conduct periodic job site observations and other services as required by the contract services agreement

  • Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations

What You'll Bring (Required)
Education

  • Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

Experience
Required Skills/Abilities

  • May be required to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing

  • Strong interest in design consulting

  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM

  • Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

  • Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

  • Survey and SUE-focused civil team across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland

  • Subsurface utility engineering, ALTA/as-builts, and construction surveying for data center and federal clients

  • Project experience including MWAA, NAVFAC, Pentagon-area work, and major data center campuses

  • Strong education and municipal activity including Leesburg-area school projects

  • Recent work includes MWAA E-Line Sanitary Sewer, Government; QTS Manassas Data Center ALTA, Data Center; and Leesburg Elementary Renovation Survey, Education

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

  • A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

  • A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

  • A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

  • IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

  • Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

  • Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

  • MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Virginia Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
 

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.
 

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and gain hands-on experience that helps shape projects, communities, and your future at IMEG.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. 

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Ability to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
  • Strong interest in design consulting
  • Skill using Microsoft Office programs, CAD software, and BIM
  • Clear oral and written communication skills with individuals or groups
  • Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry
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The Company
HQ: Rock Island, IL
1,795 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes

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