2027 Undergraduate Internship - Geospatial Data

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board; Texas; Sur place; USD 20 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board is seeking a Geospatial Data Intern to apply GIS, maps, and data analysis to support airport operations and development. You will maintain geospatial datasets, create maps and dashboards, and assist with field data collection using GPS and mobile apps.

This internship is designed for students pursuing GIS or related fields, offering hands-on experience in airport-scale data management and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Active student in a Bachelor's degree program in geographic information systems, information technology or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred; eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsabilités

• Assist with creating, updating, organizing, and maintaining geospatial datasets representing Airport facilities, infrastructure, property, utilities, transportation systems, and other physical assets.
• Support development of maps, dashboards, web applications, and spatial analyses that inform Airport planning, operations, asset management, and business decisions.
• Review geospatial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Assist with field data collection using GPS-enabled devices, mobile applications, aerial imagery, plans, records, and other available resources.
• Collaborate with team members to understand business needs and communicate findings through reports, presentations, maps, and other geospatial products.

Connaissances

GIS

Geospatial analysis

Maps visualization

Data management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Information Technology or related field

Outils

GPS devices

Mobile applications

Aerial imagery

Description du poste

Job Overview

Are you interested in using maps, data, and technology to support the operation and development of one of the world’s busiest airports? The Geospatial Data Internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience maintaining, analyzing, and visualizing geographic information. Working alongside experienced professionals, the intern will support geospatial data management, mapping, spatial analysis, and field data collection. This internship is designed for students pursuing a career in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geospatial science, urban planning, engineering, data analytics, or a related field.

What you will be doing

• Assists with creating, updating, organizing, and maintaining geospatial datasets representing Airport facilities, infrastructure, property, utilities, transportation systems, and other physical assets.
• Supports the development of maps, dashboards, web applications, and spatial analyses that inform Airport planning, operations, asset management, and business decisions.
• Reviews and validates geospatial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established data and documentation standards.
• Assists with field data collection using GPS-enabled devices, mobile applications, aerial imagery, plans, records, and other available resources.
• Collaborates with team members and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and communicate findings through reports, presentations, maps, and other geospatial products.

What you need

• Must be an active student in a Bachelor’s degree program in geographic information systems, information technology or related field. 18 years of age or older.

What we desire

• Current, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, including but not limited to the following Universities (University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Dallas, Paul Quinn College, or University of Oklahoma) We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position at this time.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees. Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose. We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We're recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible through the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connecting our community to the world. We're looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.