GIS Intern

Job Description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is actively seeking a GIS Intern to integrate into its Renewables team. Westwood stands as a premier consulting firm in renewables, power, public infrastructure, and land development, committed to enhancing the world through its impactful work. The company operates on core values: Relationships, Innovation, Dedication, Initiative, and Growth, which guide all its endeavors, fostering strong partnerships, innovative solutions, passionate commitment, proactive progress, and robust personal and professional development.

This GIS Specialist Internship is a pivotal role within the Renewables team, offering support to renewable energy projects through technical expertise and innovative GIS applications. The firm is searching for a dynamic GIS Intern possessing knowledge in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about GIS and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Assist in the creation, management, analysis, and display of spatial data using various GIS software.
• Data Interpretation & Management: Develop skills in independent data interpretation while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Support the management and updating of existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
• Project Support: Contribute to the design and enhancement of GIS methodologies aimed at improving project efficiency. Provide support to project teams by delivering customized data and graphics solutions.
• Technical Solutions: Aid in the development of detailed and technically proficient solutions, ensuring clear and accurate presentation of spatial data across diverse media.
• Collaborative Projects: Participate in a variety of energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to offer GIS support and insights.
• GIS Application Development: Assist in the innovation of desktop and mobile GIS applications, strictly adhering to established quality assurance and control standards.

You Will Be Expected To

• Challenge existing processes to devise new and more efficient methodologies.
• Create tools and scripts to automate frequently executed tasks.
• Collaborate with end-users, produce mapping products, and conduct complex GIS analyses utilizing the ArcGIS Platform.
• Generate technically skilled and detailed solutions through the preparation of clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data via hardcopy and/or electronic media.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data across desktop and mobile applications, ensuring data adheres to appropriate accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Work on diverse energy projects, including wind, solar, and transmission, as well as land development and public infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree in GIS, geography, or a related field, with demonstrated capabilities in GIS.
• Basic proficiency in ArcGIS software and geospatial analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work with standard GIS datasets, deliverables, and software.
• Understanding of various coordinate systems, map projections, and datums.
• Basic understanding of standard cartographic methods, GIS principles, and spatial data management.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to solve complex problems related to GIS development and mapping.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work experience or familiarity with consulting engineers and/or surveyors is a plus.
• Prior experience working on energy projects (e.g., transmission, solar, wind) or land development projects.
• Experience with remote sensing, GPS technology, and web mapping tools.
• Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files.
• Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files.
• Familiarity with LiDAR datasets and their usage.
• Experience using Arcade expressions, Python, ModelBuilder, or another common GIS scripting language, as job duties may include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
• Experience as a consultant.