--- title: Land Surveying Internship Program at SAM in Austin, TX description: SAM is hiring for the Land Surveying Internship Program role in Austin, TX. Pays $20 per hour. Intern role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/land-surveying-internship-program-at-sam-01a139e2-dc62-759e-acca-b9a9644ae52c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join SAM as Land Surveying Internship Program in Austin, TX. Pays $20 per hour. Intern role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ohc4ej.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | SAM | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $20/hr | | **Type** | Intern | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** SAM sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for SAM. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $70,000 – $109,000 a year (median $90,000). ## Description Who We Are Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment. Your Impact at SAM Are you ready to experience a side of surveying you may not have seen in the classroom? Do you enjoy working outdoors, learning new technology, and taking on new challenges? If so, SAM’s Summer Internship is for you! Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, explore the great outdoors, and contribute to real-world projects while building connections with industry leaders and experienced professionals. **The 2027 Summer Internship runs from May 17 through August 6, with opportunities available across the U.S. Housing stipends are available to students who meet eligibility requirements.** **What You’ll Do:** - **Support field operations** by reviewing project plans and working alongside surveyors, engineers, and project managers to complete fieldwork safely and efficiently. - **Research project sites** by examining property records, deeds, and historical surveys to better understand site boundaries and conditions. - **Operate advanced survey equipment** including total stations, GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors to measure distances, angles, and elevations accurately. - **Establish survey control** by setting control points, benchmarks, and reference markers to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. - **Explore surveying technology and software** by transitioning from fieldwork to data processing and learning tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other drafting software. - **Turn field data into deliverables** by processing measurements, creating maps, and preparing detailed survey reports for clients. What You Bring to SAM - Enrollment in a 2 or 4-year Land Surveying, Geomatics or relevant program - Aspiring Professional Surveyor - GPA of 2.5 or higher - Passionate about the outdoors and eager to explore different terrains - A positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow Our Perks - Gain practical experience by working on diverse projects and contributing to impactful initiatives - Receive mentorship from expert professionals, learning the technical skills for success - Lunch with SAM's Leadership for a Q&A to learn more about SAM as a company and how to advance in your career - Embrace professional growth by joining our Intern Insights meetings with industry-leading experts throughout your internship - Chance to win a scholarship by participating in our end of summer intern project - enhancing your leadership, problem-solving, and presentation skills - Opportunity to work part-time after internship Salary Maximum USD $20.00/per hour Salary Minimum USD $17.00/per hour ## Skills - Global Positioning Systems - Willingness To Learn - Bentley MicroStation - Professional Surveyor - Surveys - Surveying - Mentoring - AutoCAD - Project Planning - Total Station - Adaptability - Data Processing ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Architecture & Surveying jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/architecture-and-surveying?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Land Surveyor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/architecture-and-surveying/land-surveyor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234470 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27387 jobs - [Surveying and Mapping](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/surveying-and-mapping?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 396 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234470 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27387 jobs - [Surveying and Mapping](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/surveying-and-mapping?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 396 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)