Surveying Intern | Missoula, MT
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 Missoula, MT. Over 10-12 weeks, in this role, you'll support project documentation, cross-functional coordination, field observations, and other project tasks while learning the land surveying trade through real project work and mentorship. You will also contribute to work across land development and transportation markets, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.
At a Glance
Location: Missoula, MT
Discipline: Civil
Markets: Land Development; Transportation
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 permanent record documentation
- Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
- 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 preparing and issuing addendum information
- Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement
What You'll Bring
Required
Education
- Completed at least 1 year toward an AAS or 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
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
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
- Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises
About the Team
- Civil team serving western Montana from Missoula and Kalispell
- Transportation, bridge inspection, surveying, and water-resources experience
- Hydraulics, stormwater, and municipal engineering for county and city clients
- Environmental permitting and utility coordination across the region
- Recent work includes Grants Meadows O&M, Housing; Peak Water System O&M, Commercial; Watson Water System O&M, boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking/layout.
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
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and bring your curiosity, initiative, and drive to a team that is helping shape communities through thoughtful engineering and design.
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.
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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
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
