Careers

Survey Field Internship Opportunity

Location: Robbinsville, NJ

Company Description: ACT Engineers is an award-winning civil, environmental, surveying, and landscape architecture firm serving public and private clients since 1991. Recent honors include the NJ Alliance for Action Distinguished Engineering Award (2024, 2026) and the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s Project of the Year (2025). At 30 employees, we’re structured so interns work directly with licensed engineers on live projects.

The Opportunity: This role offers hands-on field experience under the guidance of a professional licensed surveyor and experienced field technicians. Our survey work spans boundary, topographic, construction, and bathymetric surveys, supporting both land development projects and our award winning coastal and shoreline resiliency practice area. You’ll use industry standard equipment, including Trimble Total Stations and GPS systems, and build practical skills for a career in surveying.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Perform field surveys including construction stakeout, as-built, boundary, topographical, and bathymetric surveys
  • Use of Trimble Total Stations and GPS equipment
  • Care and maintenance of survey equipment, vehicles, and boats

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Surveying Technology or similar program
  • Familiarity with Trimble total stations and GPS, a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Organized, motivated, and dependable
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Able to obtain government clearance and pass a drug and alcohol test
  • Boating Safety Certificate, or willingness to obtain one, a plus

Physical Requirements:This is a labor-intensive, field-based role requiring extended hours outdoors in varying weather conditions, as well as the ability to lift and carry survey equipment at job sites.

 ACT Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or civil union status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

**How to Apply**
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@actengineers.com.