GIS Intern: Hands-on Mapping & Spatial Analysis

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid overtime

Job summary

SSR is seeking a GIS Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting project teams in mapping, spatial data management, and GIS analysis. You will work with experienced GIS professionals and project managers, developing practical skills using ArcGIS and other tools.

The role involves field data collection, map creation, QA/QC reviews, and contributing to project deliverables under supervision. Housing allowances are provided for interns not local to Nashville.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Coursework or academic experience using GIS software, preferably Esri ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles) and GIS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and organizing field data using GPS and other field methods.
• Help create, edit, and maintain GIS spatial data, maps, and base layers.
• Support QA/QC review of datasets for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with documenting geospatial data and maintaining metadata.
• Support GIS analysis and preparation of maps, graphs, and outputs.
• Collaborate with team members to support project needs.
• Attend trainings and site walks to build practical experience.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Python

SQL

Arcade

Job description

SSR is seeking a GIS Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting project teams in mapping, spatial data management, and GIS analysis. You will work with experienced GIS professionals and project managers, developing practical skills using ArcGIS and other tools.

The role involves field data collection, map creation, QA/QC reviews, and contributing to project deliverables under supervision. Housing allowances are provided for interns not local to Nashville.