GIS Internship

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a GIS Intern to join our Renewables team. Westwood is a leading renewables, power, public infrastructure, and land development consulting firm dedicated to creating a better world for people though our work. Our core values – Relationships, Innovation, Dedication, Initiative, and Growth – are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating strong partnerships, fostering innovative solutions, committing passionately to our work, taking proactive steps towards progress, and nurturing personal and professional development. 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!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in GIS, geography, or a related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS.
Basic proficiency in ArcGIS software and geospatial analysis techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work with standard GIS datasets, deliverables, and software.
Understanding of different coordinate systems, map projections, and datums.
Basic understanding of standard cartographic methods, GIS principles, and spatial data management.
Capacity to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
Ability to solve complex problems related to GIS development and mapping.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in/familiarity with consulting engineers and/or surveyors is a plus.
Previous experience working on energy projects, such as transmission, solar, and wind, or land development projects.
Experience with remote sensing, GPS technology, and web mapping tools.
Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files.
Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files.
Familiarity with LiDAR datasets and usage.
Experience using Arcade expressions, Python, ModelBuilder, or another common GIS scripting language, as job duties may include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
Experience as a consultant.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Technical Solutions: Help craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media.
Collaborative Projects: Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights.
GIS Application Development: Assist in innovating desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to quality assurance and control standards.
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.