Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago
Geospatial AI Data Engineer Co-op Spring 2026
United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrCommonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a highly motivated Geospatial AI Engineering Intern with a passion for GIS and artificial intelligence. The role involves developing and improving GIS data, building AI/ML applications, and working with cross-functional teams in the Planning division's GIS Data Engineering team.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, maintenance, update, and transformation of GIS Data on enterprise databases
Assist in the publishing of enterprise GIS web services
Participate in GIS team reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams
Perform GIS related technical support for agency staff
Research emerging GEOAI technology and document how it might be useful to the agency
Develop and fine-tune computer vision models and other AI technology using models like YOLO, or RT-DETR for object detection and/or SAM2 or Mask2Former for image segmentation
Assist in the design and deployment of AI/ML-powered applications and intelligent automation workflows
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams
Research emerging AI/ML techniques and support experimentation and documentation of findings
Qualification
Required
Highly motivated Geospatial AI Engineering Intern with a passion for GIS and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and spatial data-driven development
Ability to assist in the design, maintenance, update, and transformation of GIS Data on enterprise databases
Ability to assist in the publishing of enterprise GIS web services
Participation in GIS team reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams
Ability to perform GIS related technical support for agency staff
Ability to research emerging GEOAI technology and document how it might be useful to the agency
Ability to develop and fine-tune computer vision models and other AI technology using models like YOLO, or RT-DETR for object detection and/or SAM2 or Mask2Former for image segmentation
Ability to assist in the design and deployment of AI/ML-powered applications and intelligent automation workflows
Participation in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams
Ability to research emerging AI/ML techniques and support experimentation and documentation of findings
Preferred
Familiarity with ESRI suite software (ArcGIS, Enterprise, Experience Builder)
Strong intellectual curiosity and capacity for professional growth
Perform with a strong sense of urgency
Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High level of professionalism and focus on quality
Familiarity with Python, SQL etc
Understanding of AWS cloud technologies
Ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with diverse project stakeholders
Exposure to Agile development practices is a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Word and Excel skills
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
Founded in 1788
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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