Job Description:
Overview:
The GIS Intern provides technical support for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management tasks across a variety of engineering and planning projects. This role assists in the preparation of geospatial deliverables for internal teams and external clients, while gaining hands-on experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS suite, GPS data collection, and web-based mapping applications.
Responsibilities:
∙ Create and update maps, figures, and exhibits using ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software.
∙ Perform spatial and tabular data analysis to support engineering, planning, and environmental projects.
∙ Digitize features from aerial imagery, construction plans, and field data.
∙ Conduct GPS data collection and coordinate data integration with GIS systems.
∙ Prepare geospatial deliverables for internal teams and external clients.
∙ Work with web-based mapping applications and assist in publishing and maintaining web maps and dashboards.
∙ Organize, maintain, and archive geospatial data, project files, and map libraries.
∙ Compile information and respond to internal and external data requests.
∙ Support QA/QC procedures by reviewing GIS data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
∙ Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project goals and deadlines.
Qualifications:
∙ Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Technology, or a related field.
∙ At least one year of academic experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online).
∙ Understanding of geospatial concepts, including coordinate systems, projections, spatial data models, and cartographic design.
∙ Familiarity with GPS equipment and mobile data collection tools (e.g., Collector, Field Maps).
∙ Ability to read and interpret construction plans and aerial/orthophotography.
∙ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
∙ Strong organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
∙ Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams.
∙ Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Top Skills
What We Do
Who We Are Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson provides professional civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and environmental services for public and private clients across Texas. With 850+ staff and offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Tomball, Fort Worth, Dallas, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi, we provide both our clients and our employees with a deep bench of valuable in-house resources that span a wide range of disciplines. Pape-Dawson has provided civil engineering services for many noteworthy projects in Texas including theme parks; educational campuses; healthcare facilities; transportation improvement projects; water and wastewater infrastructure projects; commercial land development projects; and thousands of residential projects. We take great pride in producing projects than not only impact quality of life, but also help generate economic opportunity within our communities. Culture and Benefits We acknowledge the value of our employees by providing an enlightened company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and frequent training opportunities. Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape-Dawson. Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities are just a few of the many events employees enjoy. In addition to fostering a culture that promotes satisfaction and success, we provide our employees with a robust benefits package including a variety of insurance plan options; a generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match program; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
