Job Description

Summary:

The GIS Intern position will assist in the efforts of preparing GIS data for multiple projects that the company is embarking on. The collection, compiling, processing and presenting of spatial data is key to the success of the company.

Responsibilities:

Perform manual edits to GIS data, both geometric and tabular.

Coordinate with office staff to ensure 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.

Previous experience or coursework using Esri ArcGIS Pro, or other GIS software.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks on time.

Required Education:

High school required.

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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Job Tags

Work at office, Local area

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