SPU GIS Utility Internship

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities' (SPU) Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Maintenance Unit is looking for two (2) undergraduate level Utility GIS interns. The GIS Data Maintenance Unit is responsible for maintaining GIS data layers related to drainage and wastewater and drinking water. These GIS data layers are fundamental to many of the day-to-day business activities carried out by SPU and other City departments. Additionally, the work unit provides GIS support to field crews, customer service representatives, planners, engineers, inspectors, and other City employees. The selected interns will participate in a variety of activities involved in the upkeep of GIS data. 

Job Responsibilities

The intern will work with GIS professionals in activities such as:

• Assist with creating and/or updating GIS data.
• Assist with the management and interpretation of various source materials such as maps, engineering drawings, and hand-drawn sketches.
• Practice research utilization with different methods and GIS source materials.
• Perform data analysis, produce cartographic products, and help create digital datasets.
• Be a part of unit staff meetings and/or departmental business meetings.