Intern - GIS

ITC Holdings • Novi, MI

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About The Position

A GIS Intern assists GIS Professionals in supporting ITC’s GIS maps and applications. The role involves tasks related to mapping transmission lines, poles, and substations, and may also support GIS applications for ITC’s vegetation management program and other GIS work supporting the transmission system. The intern creates and updates systems or databases for department needs, coordinates geospatial record updates, performs drawing control, and produces maps, drawings, GIS layers, applications, and data sets for internal departments and external entities. The position also assists with maintaining asset management systems for transmission infrastructure and follows documentation standards for geospatial data and management processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Geographic Information Systems or Information Technology degree program.
• Familiarity with ESRI products such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
• Familiarity with GIS data editing techniques, including adding, modifying, and deleting geodatabase features while maintaining data integrity and following established standards and workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot data-related issues, identify root causes, and implement timely solutions.
• Understanding of geodatabases, including their structure and organization, and the ability to navigate and manipulate data within them.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and transformations to ensure accurate spatial data representation and alignment with other datasets.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific software.
• Willingness and ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; ITC does not sponsor employment visas such as H-1B or TN visas.

Responsibilities

• Create or update systems or databases for department needs, including GIS data management and asset management systems.
• Coordinate record updates with engineers, consultants, project managers, and maintenance personnel to ensure accurate and current geospatial data.
• Perform drawing control functions, including revision control, drawing logs, and archiving.
• Generate maps, drawings, GIS layers, applications, and data sets for other departments and external entities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of asset management systems for transmission infrastructure.
• Prepare GIS layers, applications, and data sets for other departments and external entities.
• Follow documentation standards for geospatial data inputs and management processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed