City of Seattle · 15 hours ago
GIS Analyst Intern
Seattle, WA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22.56/hr - $22.56/hrCity of Seattle is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities, recognized for its leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The GIS Analyst Intern will support the Spatial Analytics Team by developing GIS datasets, creating analytical maps, and enhancing data quality or mapping workflows.
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Responsibilities
Support development of GIS datasets and mapping products by collecting, cleaning, and organizing spatial data related to electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals
Perform day-to-day spatial analysis tasks using ArcGIS Pro or related tools
Participate in a focused GIS improvement project, such as updating data workflows, improving attribute schema, culminating in a summary of findings and recommended enhancements
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship
Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship
Coursework or training in GIS principles, cartography, or spatial analysis
Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
Basic skills in Python, SQL, or other scripting tools used for geospatial automation (coursework or projects acceptable)
Knowledge of utility systems, infrastructure mapping, environmental datasets, or asset management concepts—through coursework, research, or prior projects
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail when working with spatial data
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document methods and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage tasks independently
Preferred
Enrolled in an academic program with focus on GIS Technologies, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Benefits
Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
Company
City of Seattle
City of Seattle is a government website of all information and services related to city of Seattle.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Lu
Chief Operating Officer - Finance and Administrative Services Department
Marco Lowe
Chief Operating Officer for the City of Seattle
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