Intern - GIS

ITC Holdings•Novi, MI

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 work supporting the transmission system. The intern creates or updates systems and databases for department needs, coordinates geospatial record updates with internal and external stakeholders, and performs drawing control functions. The position also generates and prepares maps, drawings, GIS layers, applications, and data sets for other departments and external entities; assists with transmission infrastructure asset management systems; 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, including adding, modifying, and deleting geodatabase features while maintaining data integrity and following 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, organization, and data navigation and manipulation.
Understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and transformations to ensure accurate spatial representation and alignment with other datasets.
Ability to multitask and work under 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 and databases for department needs, including GIS data management and asset management systems.
Coordinate record updates with engineers, consultants, project managers, and maintenance personnel to keep geospatial data accurate and up to date.
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 developing and maintaining 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.
Support GIS maps and applications, including mapping transmission lines, poles, and substations, and potentially GIS work for vegetation management and other transmission-system needs.