GIS Intern: Hands-on Mapping & Spatial Analysis (Paid)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid overtime

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) seeks a GIS Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams with mapping, spatial data management, and GIS analysis.

You will work with seasoned GIS professionals and project managers while using industry-standard GIS tools on real-world engineering projects. The internship emphasizes learning SSR's GIS standards, collaborating with engineers and field staff, and developing skills in data collection, QA/QC, and deliverables under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Coursework using GIS software, preferably Esri ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and organizing field data using GPS and other field collection methods.
• Help create, edit, and maintain GIS spatial data, maps, and base layers.
• Support QA/QC review of datasets for accuracy, completeness, currency, and consistency.
• Assist with converting, organizing, and documenting geospatial data and maintaining metadata.
• Support project teams with GIS analysis and the preparation of maps, graphs, and tabular outputs.
• Aid in the development of project deliverables and GIS workflows under the guidance of experienced GIS professionals.

Skills

GIS data management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Pursuing Geography/GIS degree

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Python

SQL

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) seeks a GIS Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams with mapping, spatial data management, and GIS analysis.

You will work with seasoned GIS professionals and project managers while using industry-standard GIS tools on real-world engineering projects. The internship emphasizes learning SSR's GIS standards, collaborating with engineers and field staff, and developing skills in data collection, QA/QC, and deliverables under supervision.