SUMMARY:

The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Intern position will assist in the efforts of preparing GIS data for multiple projects that the company is embarking on. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of new railroad track charts, a Real Estate agreements GIS database, a structure inventory database, and other GIS centric programs that leverage the creation and maintenance of spatially accurate data. The internship is part-time (30 hours per week), offered year round (fall, spring, and summer semester) and paid at a rate of $15.00 hourly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform manual edits to GIS data, both physical and tabular.
• Coordinate with office staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy of resulting data is achieved.
• Review spatially formatted data for accuracy.
• Query geographic data to ensure correct attribution.
• Create accurate metadata for GIS database.
• Coordinate with field crew to validate complex areas of the railroad system.
• Report to supervisor on the progress of the tasks being performed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Previous experience or coursework using Esri ArcGIS Pro, or other GIS software.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a related major.
  

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.