GIS Intern - Year round
About The Position
The GIS Intern supports the GIS team within SMUD’s Energy Delivery & Operations division, contributing to projects that support operational services across SMUD business units. Under the direction of experienced GIS professionals, the intern assists with creating and editing GIS data, documentation, and map creation, using ArcGIS Pro and Octave Networks Core. The role is intended for students pursuing a career in GIS who want to apply their academic background to practical applications in the utility industry. The position is part of SMUD’s College Internship Program, which provides opportunities to contribute skills and knowledge while gaining work experience. Workshops and activities help interns learn about SMUD’s culture, develop leadership skills, and build professional skills. Under staff direction, interns perform analytical and research tasks related to their STEM studies, applying academic skills and knowledge to projects and assignments.
Requirements
- Be registered as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 units, at an accredited college or university in a declared STEM curriculum relevant to available work assignments.
- Maintain full-time student enrollment and complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units or 8 graduate units, with a minimum 2.0 GPA in the semester or quarter prior to employment and for the duration of the internship.
- Be able to commute to SMUD offices in Sacramento, California when requested.
- Have no relatives working at SMUD.
- Not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Junior or senior standing.
- A major in Geography with a Geographic Information System emphasis, Computer Science, Information Technology, Urban Planning, or a related degree.
- Applied GIS skills.
- GIS data acquisition and management skills.
- ArcGIS Pro skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical or research tasks for suitable projects or ongoing assignments requiring acquired STEM skills and knowledge.
- Locate sources of information and collect and organize data.
- Make computations and analyze data for degree of confidence and alternative courses of action.
- Create and edit GIS data using ArcGIS Pro and Octave Networks Core.
- Assist with data creation, data editing, documentation, and map creation.
- Develop computer programs relating to assignments and code material for established programs, as needed.
- Develop written, graphical, or oral reports.
- Assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
