KPM Franklin is a rapidly growing civil engineering and land surveying firm seeking currently enrolled geomatics students and recent graduates for fall and spring internships in our Kissimmee office. Our interns gain practical knowledge and experience working on active projects under the guidance of a licensed professional surveyor and mapper (PSM) or senior project manager. Interns build a solid foundation of technical skills working in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Interns learn how to research public records for land titles, property surveys and other legal documents to resolve property boundaries and rights-of-way; prepare survey data, charts, plots, maps, records and documents; and work on field note reduction and field-to-finish processing. Additional practical experience is gained from assisting with field work preparation; construction staking calculations for reports; and writing property boundary survey descriptions for use in deeds, leases and other legal documents. Our interns also participate in some weekly department meetings and have the option of gaining field experience as well.
Our internships are paid positions working in a meaningful and challenging environment. We offer flexible scheduling around classes and other student commitments.
Desired Capabilities and Expertise
• Basic understanding of surveying and mapping concepts
• Perform basic surveying calculations and utilize relevant technical software
• Ability to work under the guidance of senior project managers and coordinate with field crews
• Math proficiency, including algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
Education and Software Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a geomatics or land surveying degree program
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microstation and TopoDOT experience a plus
Personal Skills
• Good listener and team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Critical thinker who uses logic and reason to solve problems
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
• $16-18/hour wage
• Flexible scheduling around classes and other student commitments
• Meaningful and challenging work environment
