Surveying Intern

MSA has an opportunity for a Surveying Intern in our Madison or Dubuque office location for the summer of 2026. From municipal and transportation projects to boundary and land development projects, a land surveying internship for the summer is sure to give you valuable hands-on experience. If you are an enthusiastic student, this is the opportunity for you. The ideal candidate would be available for travel to our Beaver Dam, WI office on an as-needed basis as well.

MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process. For engineering students seeking consulting experience with municipal Water projects, this is the position for you! Across the firm, MSA typically hires around 40 interns each summer.

Please note that MSA receives an extremely high volume of applicants for our internship listings, and we appreciate your patience. The team will be in touch as soon as possible. Even if you applied online, the team encourages you to visit the MSA career fair booth if visiting your campus this fall.

Who we are & how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of “home.”

MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a , when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

Core Values

Commitment to DEIB

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

The work you may do

• Boundary surveying, design surveying, construction observation and staking for municipal projects including utilities and roads
• Crossing inventories for WI DNR and US Forest Service
• Assist crew chief with project tasks including: collecting site information, measuring features, staking points, and establishing positions.
• Complete field duties accurately and on time for both internal and external clients
• Assist with field data collection, data reduction and drafting
• Maintain equipment and supplies

What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Pursuing a degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related degree required
• Surveying coursework or experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required
• A willingness to work a primarily field-based position
• This position may require overnight stay and out of town work which MSA would reimburse for
• Previous experience with Auto CAD and Trimble survey equipment preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

The compensation for this position ranges from $17 to $20 an hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

• Better Together – A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.
• Multi-disciplinary Opportunities – As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
• We’ve Got Your Back – Support when you need it, independence when you don’t. We’re 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
• Passion & Purpose – We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, “geek out” and think big.
• Pay & Perks – We offer…