Survey New Graduate | Bettendorf, IA

Surveying New Graduate | Bettendorf, IA
100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Surveying New Graduate in Bettendorf, Iowa to support land surveying work under the leadership of a Survey Coordinator or Land Surveyor. This entry-level role offers hands-on surveying, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. In this role, you will support field and office survey workflows, including calculations, CAD and survey-software reductions, data management, and quality control for transportation, municipal, and bridge projects. You will work closely with clients and coworkers while building your judgment through documented practices, systems, and reviewed examples.

At a Glance
Location: Bettendorf, IA
Discipline: Surveying
Markets: Transportation; Municipal; Bridges
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays
Work Schedule: Full-time in office
Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

Perform survey work for construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, and as built surveys

Research historic maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports

Assist with boundary reductions and mapping and topographic field reductions in CAD and survey software

Download, maintain, and verify project survey data, and review processed data collection and field notes for quality control

Assist with survey computations, staking and control exhibits, and survey crew instructions for construction staking and field survey projects

Support the operation of GPS equipment, total stations, levels, data collectors, and other survey equipment

Act as a survey field technician to complete field survey work as requested

Assist CAD Techs in preparing plans and plats describing the surveys performed

Maintain professional and productive working relationships with clients and coworkers

Operate a company vehicle and observe safety and security procedures

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

Work to gain or advance knowledge of land surveying operations, computations, principles and practices

Work to gain understanding or advance ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents

Knowledgeable with on-site office operation, office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques

Work to gain understanding of office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques

Work to gain understanding of survey operations and identification of potential problems

Knowledgeable with AutoCAD C3D, survey, GPS, MS Office software

Possesses oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate with clients, officials, contractors, coworkers and professionally represent IMEG

Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check

Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

Will have exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

Multi-office Quad Cities civil team active in transportation, municipal, and bridge work

Construction materials testing, CE&I, bridge inspection, and roadway design

Municipal infrastructure for Bloomington, Moline, Peoria, and the Rock Island Arsenal

School-district surveys, layouts, and water-system projects

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE

Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

Generous paid time off, plus 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and start building your surveying career with a team that supports your growth and helps deliver important infrastructure work for communities.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. 

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