GIS Intern

Ardurra; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra seeks a GIS Intern for our Cherry Hill, NJ office, working with our engineering and GIS teams on mapping and data management projects.

You will gain hands‑on experience with GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and project documentation, while supporting field data collection and asset mapping in a real‑world engineering environment.

Join a team that emphasizes mentorship, detail‑oriented work, and professional growth in municipal and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Interest in GIS, mapping, spatial data, municipal infrastructure, engineering, and the built environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining GIS maps, datasets, and project information.
• Support collection, organization, editing, and analysis of spatial and attribute data.
• Maintain GIS databases ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with mapping for municipal infrastructure, utilities, and other projects.
• Prepare maps, exhibits, and GIS-related project deliverables.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Spatial data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

RVE, an Ardurra Company, is seeking a GIS Intern in our Cherry Hill, NJ office.

As a GIS Intern, you’ll work with our engineering and GIS team on a variety of projects while gaining hands‑on experience with geographic information systems and data management. You’ll assist with tasks such as creating and updating maps, organizing and analyzing spatial data, maintaining GIS databases, and supporting field data collection and project mapping. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and build your GIS skills in a real‑world engineering environment.

Primary Function:

Under moderate supervision, the GIS Intern supports the engineering and GIS team with a variety of geographic information systems, mapping, and data management projects. The Intern will gain hands‑on experience with GIS mapping, spatial data analysis, database management, field data collection, and project documentation. The Intern will work alongside experienced GIS professionals, engineers, and other project team members to develop an understanding of how GIS is applied to engineering, municipal, environmental, and infrastructure projects. The Intern is expected to demonstrate growing technical skills, initiative, attention to detail, and reliability in supporting project teams.

Primary Duties:

• Under supervision, performs entry-level GIS tasks while gaining exposure to a variety of engineering, municipal, infrastructure, and mapping projects.
• Assists with creating, updating, and maintaining GIS maps, datasets, and project information.
• Supports the collection, organization, editing, and analysis of spatial and attribute data.
• Assists with maintaining GIS databases and ensuring data is accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Supports engineers and GIS professionals with mapping and spatial analysis for municipal infrastructure, utilities, transportation, land development, environmental, and other projects.
• Assists with preparing maps, exhibits, figures, and other GIS‑related project deliverables.
• Supports field data collection and assists with documenting and mapping existing infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and other site conditions.
• Assists with converting, editing, and integrating data from various sources and formats into GIS systems.
• Performs basic quality control and reviews GIS data, maps, and project documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Applies basic knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial data, and coordinate systems to contribute to project deliverables.
• Gains experience using GIS and related software to create maps, analyze data, manage databases, and prepare project documents.
• Supports coordination between GIS, civil engineering, surveying, environmental, municipal, and other project disciplines.
• Assists with researching geographic data, municipal records, mapping resources, and other information needed to support project assignments.
• Gains exposure to GIS applications throughout the project process, including planning, data collection, analysis, mapping, design, asset management, and project documentation.
• Supports project teams with various technical and administrative assignments as needed.
• Specific activities vary by assignment and project needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Interest in GIS, mapping, spatial data, municipal infrastructure, engineering, and/or the built environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, or other GIS, CAD, and mapping software is preferred but not required.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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