Job Description

Position Title: Student Intern - Surveying (Summer 2025)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer / Bismarck, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

This temporary position assists Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) surveyors in the Civil Engineering section at headquarters as they conduct 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. 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications :

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year Land Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program with at least two semesters completed; or

• Recently completed a two- or four-year Land Surveying, GIS, Engineering, or Engineering Technology program.

• At least 18 years of age.

• A minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) is preferred.

• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and must be familiar with basic operations of civil 3D/CAD and Trimble software.

• Knowledge of different types of surveys, survey procedures, surveying field notes, and an understanding of the difference between them.

• A valid driver’s license.

• This position will travel approximately 75% of the time by car or Cooperative/commercial plane.

• Resume required.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

Typical Physical/Mental/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.

Wage: $23 per hour

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https: //www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Position Student Intern – Surveying (Summer 2025)

Category Student Intern

Employment Type Temporary

Location US:ND:BISMARCK

Req ID 1940