596746 - Intern - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Looking for a place to start your career?  A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough engineering problems? Geosyntec is the place for you!  Apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations while learning the business skills needed for a successful career. Geosyntec has a limited-term part-time (10-20 hrs./wk.) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern position available in Oakland, California Walnut Creek, California or Davis California for 3 to 6 months with the potential to transition to full-time (40 hrs./wk.). The position requires the development and management of GIS data, geospatial databases, and standardized workflows to support projects and develop technical tools for a variety of technical environmental practices including: contaminated site investigation, groundwater remediation, subsurface remediation, water resources, and landfill projects.  The candidate may also have other duties supporting remediation and engineering projects such as GPS operation in the field related to field investigations, technical report QA/QC and various data management duties.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.  Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals?  Some of the key responsibilities for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern position include:

• Support legacy workflows by focusing on data management, data analysis, data visualization, report generation, and figure preparation;
• Produce routine data visualization outputs using ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and/or database scripts (Python, VBA, etc.);
• Assist with the development and maintenance of environmental relational databases applications using desktop (MS Access), enterprise (MS SQL Server), open source (PostgreSQL Server) and/or EQuIS database software to compile, verify, analyze, and report large and diverse datasets;
• Develop tools and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transferability of data-intensive work products and to include programming of automated routines for data evaluation within GIS and database applications;
• Utilize GIS and associated ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcPro, Survey123, ArcGIS Online) to produce, display, store and analyze spatial data including mobile field form creation; and,
• Create, organize, manipulate, and generate GIS data for reporting, analysis, presentations, and data visualization purposes.

This is an ideal position for a currently enrolled student who is looking for flexible limited-term work in a dynamic environmental consulting setting.  This will be a 10-20-hour/week position; additional hours will be compensated accordingly.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently registered, or recently graduated in a Certificate, Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant technical discipline (computer/data science and/or environmental studies) requiring familiarity and skill with GIS and its associated software, analysis, reporting, cartography, data management, and visualization. (required)
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS; experience with geodatabase structures and geoprocessing concepts (required)
• Demonstrated classroom or work experience with database management and query (SQL), Python, and/or VBA development (preferred)
• Working knowledge of workflow documentation, including writing workflows (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills; understanding of data quality control concepts. (required)
• Solid general technical / analytical capabilities, including the ability to learn new software quickly. (required)
• Strong time management skills and schedule flexibility to accommodate project deadlines and deliverables. (required)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and/or MS Access, including the ability to write formulas and visualize data effectively. (preferred)
• Familiarity with environmental data and knowledge of basic statistics. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT GEOSYNTEC?

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields.  We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality.  We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

WHY CHOOSE GEOSYNTEC?

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you.  You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/