Intern, GIS

Halff has an immediate opening for a GIS Intern focused on utility data management in our Richardson, TX location. This position will provide essential support for GIS mapping, utility data conversion, database development, and field data collection with an emphasis on transportation, water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, self-motivated, and eager to work on a diverse range of utility-focused GIS projects. The Internship will begin on June 7th, 2027, and conclude on August 13th, 2027.

About the role

The Internship is paid hourly and work full-time (40 hours/week), typically 8a-5p Monday through Friday. Halff does not pay for or provide housing for Internships.

Responsibilities

• Converting CAD to GIS
• Gathering and interpreting utility asset records and plans
• Creating and editing GIS files
• Analyzing spatial relationships within utility networks
• Participating in map production, data integration, and data validation workflows
• Supporting data quality review, asset inventory management, and technical documentation for utility GIS projects

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, or another GIS-related field
• Familiarity with fundamental GIS concepts (editing, topology, spatial queries, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and suggest workflow improvements
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality results

Desired Skills

• Experience with ArcGIS Desktop v10.x and ArcGIS Pro 2.x–3.x
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic and ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interest in the latest developments and best practices for utility GIS and geospatial technology

Halff Geographic Information Systems Advantage

Water Resources has been a Halff core service since 1950. Halff provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services. Water Resources implements GIS-applied technologies (mobile GIS and asset management). Halff has conducted formal technical training programs for more than 30 years.

Halff's Geographic Information System Services

• Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment
• Geodatabase Design and Planning
• Surface Modeling and Terrain Analysis
• Imagery Classification and Feature Extraction
• Mobile Deployments and Integrations
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Web and Geodatabase Hosting
• Geospatial Analysis for all Industries
• GIS Strategic Planning
• Staff Augmentation

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona.