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Intern - Geographic Information Systems

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Richmond, VA Intern
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
What You Will Do:

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Geographic Information Systems Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.

Working on the Geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:
During your internship,you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship byexperienced engineers and professionalswith your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Support real client projects by performing GIS spatial analyses using ESRI software.
  • Create and edit geospatial cadastral, transportation, and municipal infrastructure datasets.
  • Compile and organize GIS data from maps, databases and other sources.
Education | Experience:

What you'll bring to our firm:

  • Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or a GIS-related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through applied academic coursework, work experiences, or prior internships.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Dynamic, personable and self-motivated personality with the ability to work as part of a distributed team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we prefer you bring:

  • Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro software and ESRI products.

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.


Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.


Location:Richmond, VA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Hourly


GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.


"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

Salary : $21 - $28

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