Instrumentation Operator Field Assistant Intern - Merrick & Company

OVERVIEW:

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Geodesy/Survey student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2025 at our Greenwood Village, CO office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities!  

 

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2025. 

 

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September – November 2024. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will take place in the Fall/Winter. Offers will be extended in Winter/Spring. Timeframe subject to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of surveying.  Our intern will be exposed to a variety of surveying projects including Boundary, ALTA, Easement, Right of Way, Topographic and As-built surveys. These surveys will be based on various methods of data collection such as GPS, total station, photogrammetry, and laser scanning.

 

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree.
• Must be proficient in utilizing AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of survey equipment.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Must be prepared to work in extreme weather conditions, i.e., heat, rain, cold, etc.
• Hike to remote locations.
• Ability to travel for periods of up to 4 weeks.
• Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a surveying degree at an A.B.E.T. accredited university.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation v8, Bentley InRoads, and Carlson Survey.
• Ability to do survey related research.

PERKS:

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions