Job Information
Olsson Land Surveying Internship - LiDAR/Reality Capture in Des Moines, Iowa
Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
As a student intern with Olsson’s Survey team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career in geospatial technology. You will work alongside experienced staff assisting with processing and extracting data from LiDAR point clouds, supporting quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts, and maintaining organized records of all processed data and project documentation. You’ll learn how to navigate and manipulate 3D CAD environments to create accurate digital twin models as well as learn how troubleshoot and resolve basic issues related to data extraction and processing. Depending on the projects, you may also have the opportunity for field work with state-of-the-art LiDAR tools and equipment.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Pursuing a certificate or degree related to computer-aided design, geospatial science, land surveying, civil engineering, or another related field
Basic knowledge of 3D CAD environments and an understanding of spatial awareness
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
Olsson offers a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive:
Paid holidays and volunteer time off
Mentorship from our experienced staff
Exposure to members of our executive team through our webinar series
Networking opportunities through local office events
Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
#LI-HC1