Intern - Geographic Information Systems

Metropolitan Utilities District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an Intern - Geographic Information Systems to support Infrastructure Integrity. Under direct supervision, you will assist with GIS data entry, scanning, filing of documents, and completion of special projects, with accuracy and attention to detail as a daily requirement.

The role requires at least one year of college coursework in engineering, IT, geography or related fields; preference for ESRI GIS and CAD experience; strong MS

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of one year of college-level coursework in a technical field.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or pursuing postgraduate hours if recently graduated.
• Preference for ESRI GIS software experience.
• Preference for CAD software experience.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter GIS data and perform data entry tasks accurately.
• Scan and file documents and support special projects as assigned.
• Analyze water and gas documents to populate GIS fields.
• Assist with transferring documents to permanent electronic storage.
• Provide general project support under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Written communication

Independent work

Education

One year of college coursework

Tools

ESRI GIS

CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DATES POSTED: 08/14 - 09/03/2026

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

Job Title: Intern - Geographic Information Systems

Starting Wage: $21.75

Department: Infrastructure Integrity

Location:

7350 World Communications Drive

Omaha, Nebraska

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: M-F; 1st Shift

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides daily project support to Infrastructure Integrity, which includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data entry, scanning, filing of documents, and other special projects as assigned. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical skills and must be a part of daily activities.

Education

• Required - Completed a minimum of one (1) year of college level coursework, preferably in engineering, information technology, geography or a closely related or technical field of study. Must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program or if a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred - Previous experience with ESRI GIS software
• Preferred - Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Aptitude and willingness to work with new software.


• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.


• Exceptional organizational skills including ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing work demands and interruptions.


• Must exhibit good analytical ability.


• Ability to work independently on a consistent basis is preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Essential Functions

• Analyze water and gas documents and populate key fields in GIS from the information provided.


• Process various records and drawings into GIS as needed.


• Assist with transfer of documents to permanent electronic storage.


• Assist with miscellaneous special projects as needed.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned


• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly


• Move/Traverse - Occasionally


• Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly


• Transport/Lifting - Rarely


• Transport/Carrying - Rarely


• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely


• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely


• Ascend/Descend - Rarely


• Balancing - Rarely


• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely


• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely


• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely


• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely


• Reaching - Rarely


• Handling -


• Grasping - Rarely


• Feeling - Rarely


• Communicate/Talking - Frequently


• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently


• Repetitive Motions - Rarely


• Coordination - Rarely

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"