GIS Analyst Intern at Wood PLC in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Overview / Responsibilities



GIS Analyst Internship



Wood is currently recruiting for a GIS Analyst Intern to join our Water Resources and Technology Services team. The position supports data analysis and mapping on a variety of projects for public and private sector clients, particularly for water resources and environmental sectors.



Key Responsibilities

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as directed by various water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project team members.


• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports as directed and in accordance with technical guidelines


• Communicate with project team members to clearly define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs


• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps


• Perform regular quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with supervision to ensure data integrity

Skills / Qualifications



Qualifications



Required

• Working towards BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field


• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software


• Proficiency using Microsoft Office


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Resourceful and self-motivated

Company Overview


Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com


Diversity Statement


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.


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