GIS Internship

Overview

GIS intern supporting renewable energy projects with spatial analysis and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• gis analysis
• tool development
• data management
• application development
• mapping production
• process improvement

Tasks

-Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes. -Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media. -Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Assist in creating, managing, analyzing, and displaying spatial data using GIS software. -Data Interpretation & Management: Learn to independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Assist in managing and updating existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy. -Collaborative Projects: Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights. -Project Support: Contribute to the design and improvement of GIS methodologies for project efficiency. Support the project team by delivering tailored data and graphics solutions. -Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks. -GIS Application Development: Assist in innovating desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to quality assurance and control standards. -Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform. -Technical Solutions: Help craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media. -Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control. -Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes.Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform.Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media.Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development, and public infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• arcgis
• gis degree
• cartography
• spatial data
• problem solving
• communication

What You Bring

The GIS Specialist Internship position will play a crucial role in our team, supporting our renewable energy projects with their technical expertise and innovative approaches to GIS. We are looking for a dynamic GIS Intern to enhance our team with their knowledge in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management. If you're passionate about GIS and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you! GIS Internship - Minneapolis, MN -Ability to solve complex problems related to GIS development and mapping. -Currently pursuing a degree in GIS, geography, or a related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS. -Effective communication and collaboration skills. -You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development, and public infrastructure projects. -Basic understanding of standard cartographic methods, GIS principles, and spatial data management. -Capacity to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively. -Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. -Demonstrated ability to work with standard GIS datasets, deliverables, and software. -Understanding of different coordinate systems, map projections, and datums. -Basic proficiency in ArcGIS software and geospatial analysis techniques.

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About Westwood Professional Services

-From a regional office, it has grown into a national engineering powerhouse. -Delivers utility-scale solar, wind farms, battery energy storage, electrical transmission, substations, and EV charging projects. -Supports public infrastructure—roads, bridges, municipal facilities, airports—and private development for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. -Known for technical depth in disciplines like landscape architecture, power delivery, data centers, and aviation facilities. -Notable projects include Titanium Substation, Edwards-Sanborn Solar + Storage, Amazon delivery station, and Central Social Park District landscape design. -Blends surveying, civil, environmental, and electrical engineering into an integrated delivery model, a rare capability among mid-sized firms.

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