Field GIS & CAD Support Intern

ESS Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Companies in the Kansas City area is seeking a GIS Intern to support data management, field data collection, and GIS–CAD workflows within a construction and engineering environment.

Ideal candidates are students in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related fields who show a strong work ethic, punctuality, and teamwork, with basic ArcGIS Online/Pro familiarity. The role includes learning opportunities and an hourly compensation model.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic familiarity with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, or similar GIS software is a plus but not required.
• Comfortable using computers and mobile data collection tools; some fieldwork may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support GIS Operations: Assist with maintaining and organizing data in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro under the guidance of the GIS Administrator.
• Data Collection & Field Support: Assist with field data collection using mobile GIS applications, helping capture accurate spatial information from job sites.
• Data Entry & Maintenance: Help update, clean, and organize geospatial datasets to support data integrity and long-term usability.
• Assist with GIS–CAD Workflows: Support efforts to align GIS data with CAD drawings used by engineering and construction teams.
• Maintain Documentation: Help create and update process documentation, maps, and reference materials for use across project teams.
• Support Crew and Project Teams: Collaborate with engineering, construction, and field crews to ensure spatial data needs are met accurately and on time.
• Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines when supporting field data collection or visiting job sites.
• Learn and Develop Skills: Take advantage of learning opportunities to build GIS, spatial analysis, and project coordination skills.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

ESS Companies in the Kansas City area is seeking a GIS Intern to support data management, field data collection, and GIS–CAD workflows within a construction and engineering environment.

Ideal candidates are students in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related fields who show a strong work ethic, punctuality, and teamwork, with basic ArcGIS Online/Pro familiarity. The role includes learning opportunities and an hourly compensation model.