Intern

HERE Technologies • Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

Within Our Spatial Data and Engineering Team we look to transform spatial data into analytical trends and process to update our maps. You will support the end‑to‑end delivery of GIS data engineering and ingestion projects, assisting with design, implementation, and validation under team guidance. Help transform, integrate, and create geospatial data products using tools such as FME, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Assist in identifying and addressing risks and data quality issues related to large‑scale and bulk data ingestion and conversion. Contribute to GIS and spatial data analysis, supporting bulk source integration and map update initiatives. Develop an engineering and analytical mindset, focusing on understanding problems deeply and delivering the right outcomes rather than just executing initial requests. Proactively flag and help resolve issues related to data conversion, bulk updates, and the map database, while collaborating with the team in a respectful, curious, and integrity‑driven way.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled university student pursuing a BA, BS, MA, or MS in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (Model or Systems Design), or a closely related field.
• Foundational to strong data analytics skills, with hands‑on experience in ArcGIS, QGIS, and/or FME, Python, SQL, and PostgreSQL; exposure to machine learning concepts is a plus but not required.
• Interest in and exposure to modern GIS technologies, including cloud platforms, web services, and large geospatial datasets.
• Some experience transforming, managing, or querying data in relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle, through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks, with regular guidance and mentoring from the team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in an additional language is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AWS, APIs, GitLab, and Agile workflows (e.g., Kanban, JIRA, Confluence) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the end‑to‑end delivery of GIS data engineering and ingestion projects, assisting with design, implementation, and validation under team guidance.
• Help transform, integrate, and create geospatial data products using tools such as FME, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Assist in identifying and addressing risks and data quality issues related to large‑scale and bulk data ingestion and conversion.
• Contribute to GIS and spatial data analysis, supporting bulk source integration and map update initiatives.
• Develop an engineering and analytical mindset, focusing on understanding problems deeply and delivering the right outcomes rather than just executing initial requests.
• Proactively flag and help resolve issues related to data conversion, bulk updates, and the map database, while collaborating with the team in a respectful, curious, and integrity‑driven way.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed