Summer GIS Interns with AECOM (4/1 - 8/1)

AECOM is a global civil and environmental engineering firm seeking candidates for several summer GIS Intern positions in Austin. This position will be located at the Texas Natural Resource Information System (TNRIS) at 17th and Congress and will begin on April 1st. Selected candidates are expected to work 20-40 hours per week and pay is $15/hour.

Job Description

• Work onsite at TNRIS headquarters in Austin, Texas to digitize extensive historical imagery archive
• Create, organize, manipulate and validate digital scans (TIFF format) of historic aerial image print archive dating back to the 1930’s, including 9” frame print and 24” frame print collections
• Utilize large format scanners and associated software to efficiently and consistently scan and archive 9” and 24” image prints
• Apply defined standard operating procedures to facilitate consistent, high quality image scanning
• Use defined GIS principles, best practices and procedures to georeference digital TIFF images
• Perform quality assurance of data work products in accordance with defined AECOM or client-specific requirements and standards
• Work under supervision of Imagery Scanning and Georeferencing Team Lead to complete project objectives by August 1, 2019

Required Skills/Experience

• Currently working towards a Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS or related field
• Basic understanding of fundamentals in mapping, cartography, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management with proven experience utilizing the ESRI ArcGIS platform
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form
• Ability to work with a team of GIS professionals or independently as required for each project assignment
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate directly with customers from environmental, public works, engineering and other business areas
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail

Primary Location – TNRIS headquarters, Austin, Texas
Scheduled Weekly Hours – 40
Work Shift – 8 AM – 5 PM
Pay Rate - $15/hour

Please send resumes (with cover letter) to Julia Presas at julia.presas@aecom.com for consideration and CC Kristi Teykl at kristi.teykl@aecom.com.