• Student Intern - Surveying (HDQ)

    Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Bismarck, ND)


    Job Title:

    STUDENT INTERN - SURVEYING (HDQ)

    Posting Start Date:

    9/15/25

    Job Description:

    POSITION PURPOSE

    This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in Civil Engineering by assisting with conducting surveying services and activities as needed for BEPC and its subsidiaries . The incumbent possesses a basic knowledge of field operations, types of surveys, and is familiar with field equipment and procedures. Under the direction and supervision of a registered Land Surveyor, the incumbent will complete a variety of skilled tasks in the field and in the office. This position typically works 40-50 hours per week.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    + Assist with field survey services for volumetric surveys of ponds, stockpiles and landfills, construction staking surveys, and property / boundary surveys for the establishment/ re-establishment of property corners and Public Land Survey System corners.

    + Maintain, clean, and care for survey equipment.

    + Download, maintain, and organize data to satisfy the computational and mapping requirements of the applicable project using surveying and CAD software.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Be at least 18 years of age.

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two semesters completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months)

    OR

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Land Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two years completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

    + Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    + Hold a valid driver’s license.

    + Transcript required at time of application. **If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.**

     

    This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Previous internship or relevant work experience.

    + Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, using keyboard/computer and using foot controls; and occasional crawling and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision, good hearing, and ability to perform close work. This position may work in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, and poor ventilation. This position frequently operates equipment and vehicles; and occasionally works around chemicals, electrical risks, in confined areas, and at heights up to 150 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.

    KEY SKILLS

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    + Research and analytical thinking.

    + Microsoft Office proficiency.

    + Organization and attention to detail.

    + Team collaboration.

    + Initiative and adaptability.

    + Confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Compliance with safety procedures.

     

    Wage: $21.00 - 23.00/hour