GIS Intern

Our family of companies provides wireless, business, and residential local service, long distance, internet, web hosting and tower erection and maintenance services in the Midwest. Our green initiatives, commitment to customer service and local philanthropic efforts make us an employer of choice in the state of Wisconsin. We’re looking for individuals who are driven, enthusiastic and care about our community. More importantly, we like to hire people looking to grow with an organization and those who are excited about the ever-changing telecommunications industry.

The GIS Intern will assist in the completion and execution of our GIS and mapping projects as well as updating our records related to our outside plant projects. Specifically, this position will take documentation for contractors, engineering firms, internal documents, and assist in the completion of updating our internal geodatabase.

In addition, the GIS Interns will also support our internal engineering and management team related to special projects. This will consist of assisting the engineering and management team in a variety of projects related to outside plant record keeping, mapping and splicing documentation.

Responsibilities & Duties:

·         Assist with data acquisition using GNSS receiver or importation of data from various sources/formats.

·         Assist with data maintenance using construction and engineering documents to ensure all information is correct and accurate.

·         Assist with data production using various GIS tools – i.e., relationship, data management, conversion, and spatial analysis.

·         Assist with production of both static and web maps.

·         Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

·         Currently pursuing a BS in geography, engineering, or other technical discipline.

·         General knowledge of ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, open-source GIS products, etc.

·         Familiarity with Web GIS concepts: services, maps, portals.

·         General understanding of industry standards for outside plant construction, engineering, record keeping.

·         Understanding of basic utility construction methodology.

·         Proficient personal computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.