GIS Specialist Intern

## The role – what you’ll do Barr is seeking a GIS student to join our Salt Lake City, Utah, team for a temporary, on-site position during summer 2027. In this role, you will support our project teams by creating report map figures; performing analyses of raster and vector data; managing databases; working with ArcGIS Online applications; and obtaining and processing publicly available spatial datasets. A successful person in this role is detail-oriented, thorough, and organized. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and can work independently as well as collaboratively with project teams and other GIS specialists to meet client and project needs. ## Your impact – key responsibilities - Map and figure creation: develop clear, accurate maps and figures for project reports and presentations using ArcGIS Pro. - Spatial data analysis and development: perform analyses, georeferencing, and digitizing of raster and vector data using standard Esri ArcGIS extensions. - Database management: maintain and organize geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. - Quality control: review and verify data and cartographic outputs for accuracy and completeness. - Collaboration: work closely with project teams and GIS specialists to deliver high-quality results. ## About you – required core competencies - Education: pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or a related field. - Demonstrated success and completion of at least four GIS courses. - Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship. - Software: strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of and experience with Esri’s ArcGIS for Desktop 10.x Suite and/or ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth. - Working style: strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Detail-oriented, thorough, and organized approach.