GIS Intern

About the role

Collecting, verifying, and maintaining accurate GPS and GIS data for Decatur Utilities gas, water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure. This position performs field mapping and asset inventory using GPS/GNSS equipment paired with mobile GIS applications. The GIS Intern works closely with field crews and office staff to ensure utility assets are accurately documented and maintained within the Enterprise GIS system.

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health, and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity, and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-accuracy GPS/GNSS data for utility infrastructure including gas, water, wastewater, and electric assets.
• Locate and map utility features such as valves, hydrants, meters, manholes, transformers, poles, service lines, and underground facilities.
• Perform field verification of existing GIS utility data and update discrepancies between field assets and system maps.
• Utilize GPS equipment, tablets, and mobile GIS applications to capture spatial and attribute information.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, photographs, and supporting documentation for utility assets.
• Read and interpret utility maps, mylars, as-built drawings, construction plans, and engineering schematics.
• Follow company policies, industry standards, safety, and applicable regulations related to utility mapping and data integrity.
• Edit and create GIS-based data using ArcGIS Pro.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Sophomore year (60 credit hours) in Geographic Information Systems or an equivalent related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to analyze and prepare reports and short business correspondence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel) as required to perform job tasks, including using software applications for email, word processing, database tracking, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry such as area, circumference, and volume to practical business situations.
• Ability to apply some judgment to carry out detailed and well-established procedures and methods, such as completing detailed forms and recording complex data.
• Available to work scheduled times; good organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Maintain professional business appearance and image.
• Subject to random drug testing and driver’s license checks.

Field work required.