Intern - Geospatial AI Fall 2026

WGI, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Job summary

WGI, Inc. is seeking a Geospatial AI Intern for Fall 2026 in our Huntsville, AL office. The role focuses on hands-on, project-based AI/ML work within a geospatial environment and real client projects.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate in Computer Science, Engineering, or GIS with interest in remote sensing and spatial analytics. The internship offers mentorship, exposure to ArcGIS/QGIS, GDAL, and cloud geospatial platforms.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, or related STEM field.
• Completed coursework in programming (Python preferred), data structures, or ML fundamentals.
• Interest in geospatial data, remote sensing, and AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cleaning of geospatial data (satellite imagery, lidar, vectors).
• Support development and evaluation of AI/ML models for geospatial applications (feature extraction, classification, segmentation).
• Use tools such as Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Solv3D, and cloud-based geospatial platforms.
• Help build and test geospatial workflows and automation pipelines.
• Contribute to data visualization tasks, creating maps and summaries of AI model results.
• Document code, processes, and findings clearly and reproducibly.
• Collaborate with lidar GIS data scientists on active projects.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to technical discussions.

Skills

Python

ArcGIS

QGIS

GDAL

rasterio

geopandas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

Education

4-year STEM degree

Tools

Solv3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Geospatial AI Intern - Fall 2026 to join our team for a hands-on, project-based internship supporting AI and machine learning development within a geospatial environment in the Huntsville, AL office. This is in the office only.

This position is ideal for students currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or GIS-related undergraduate program who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world spatial data problems.

The internship will provide exposure to remote sensing, spatial analytics, machine learning, and GIS software tools in a professional, collaborative setting.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI prides its reputation as one of the nation's top consulting firms -- and our awards support our beliefs. We strive to stay ahead of the curve investing in the latest tools and technology. We are always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help expand our visionary approach. If you think you are an innovative team-player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

We offer paid internships for college students. Our college internship program provides a well-rounded learning environment that will serve to enhance your classroom education with hands on experience. You will gain hands-on experience with real projects for WGI's private and public clients. Bridge the gap between academics and the professional work environment as you develop the skills to navigate everyday work scenarios. It's the perfect way to discover where a career with WGI can take you.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cleaning of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, lidar, and vector datasets
• Support the development and evaluation of AI/ML models for geospatial applications, such as feature extraction, classification, and image segmentation
• Work with tools such as Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Solv3D, and cloud-based geospatial platforms
• Help build and test geospatial work-flowsand automation pipelines
• Participate in data visualization tasks, creating maps and summaries of AI model results
• Document code, processes, and findings in an organized and reproducible manner
• Collaborate with lidar analysts, GIS analysts, and data scientists on active projects
• Attend team meetings and contribute to technical discussions, brainstorming, and review sessions

Qualifications

Required:

• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, or a related STEM field
• Completed coursework in programming (Python preferred), data structures, or machine learning fundamentals
• Interest in geospatial data, remote sensing, and AI/ML applications
• Ability to work independently and follow technical guidance
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar
• Experience working with geospatial data libraries (e.g., GDAL, rasterio, geopandas)
• Exposure to machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience using Git or GitHub for version control
• Previous internships, personal projects, or coursework related to spatial analysis, AI, or remote sensing

Internship Details

• Hours: Part-time or full-time depending on availability and academic schedule
• Mentorship: Interns will be paired with a technical mentor and receive regular feedback and career development guidance

Work Environment

• Opportunity to work on real client or research projects in the geospatial intelligence and engineering domain
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Exposure to geospatial tools, AI pipelines, and industry workflows
• Emphasis on learning, experimentation, and professional growth

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.