Advanced Geomatics (ADG) Internship

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a summer intern for the Advanced Geomatics section (ADG). This internship will provide a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in land surveying, supporting our organization's mission to serve the customers of Colorado Springs effectively. The intern will have the chance to learn about the upcoming 2022 State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS2022) and National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), Public Land Survey System (PLSS), gain field experience utilizing GNSS technology, and experience with our GIS system. This experience will be instrumental in helping the intern understand the fundamentals of land surveying and how they apply in both the office and the field as well as gain hands-on field experience. Focus of the ADG section: Land Surveying services: ADG provides Land Surveying services throughout Colorado Springs Utilities in support of engineering, construction, resource management, etc. This includes topography surveys, construction staking, tree surveys, 3D modeling, bathymetric surveys, and dam monitoring GIS Editing: ADG manages the Landbase portion of the Colorado Springs Utilities GIS system covering subdivisions, lots, addressing, easements, and more. UAS Program: ADG is responsible for the Colorado Springs Utilities drone program, used to perform land survey work and infrastructure inspections Skills the intern will learn: The basics of the PLSS system. How it was created, what are its components, why it matters today, and how we’re integrating information from it into our GIS and surveying systems Land Surveying fieldwork: Learn the basics of how work is prepped for the field, how to operate GNSS equipment to locate PLSS corners and property corners, and how to post-process that data back in the office Land Surveying and GIS: Learn how data gathered in the field is integrated into the GIS in order to create a more accurate representation of our city and surrounding area We believe that this internship will not only benefit the intern by providing them with practical experience and professional growth but also contribute to our ongoing efforts to update Colorado Springs Utilities to the new coordinate system. This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) with a 2.5 GPA and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify. As this position is field focused, the selected candidate will spend time out of doors, hiking/climbing/walking to remote locations and be impacted by various weather conditions A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role

Requirements

Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) with a 2.5 GPA and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.
As this position is field focused, the selected candidate will spend time out of doors, hiking/climbing/walking to remote locations and be impacted by various weather conditions
A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs