Samuel Carlson
St Joseph,MN
Summary
Obtain an internship over the summer that will allow me to gain more knowledge and skills in civil engineering, communication, and teamwork, thereby enhancing my future career goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineering Intern
Widseth
Alexandria, Minnesota
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Prepared documents such as reports, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
- Assisted engineers in drafting civil designs and plans using AutoCAD software.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed field measurements and quantity calculations to support roadway construction and project documentation.
Land Surveyor
Sunde Land Surveying
Bloomington, MN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Utilized Total and GPS units for precise surveying tasks.
- Set control around job sites, identified benchmarks, and ran level loops.
- Performed As-Built, ALTA, TOPO, and other surveys.
- Staked for construction, including blue tops, sidewalks, curbs, building corners, etc.
Landscaper
Brothers Landscaping
Lakeville, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, or grubbing.
- Performed rock and mulch removal and installation.
- Cultivated soil using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels, or other tools.
Team Member
Target
Apple Valley, MN
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Managed incoming shipments by verifying the accuracy of orders and organizing merchandise accordingly.
- Utilized a document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Operated Standing Forklift (crown stacker) and Wave (crown machine) safely.
Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa01-2028
Farmington High School
Farmington, MN01-2024
Skills
- AutoCAD drafting
- Civil 3D engineering design
- Surveying
- Site inspection
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Revit
Extracurriculars/Rewards
- Basketball team, Baseball team, Golf team
- Mission trips to Haiti and El Salvador
- Gemini Mensing Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Civil Engineering Intern
Widseth
05.2026 - 08.2026
Land Surveyor
Sunde Land Surveying
05.2025 - 08.2025
Landscaper
Brothers Landscaping
05.2024 - 08.2024
Team Member
Target
03.2022 - 08.2024
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University
Farmington High School