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Intern - GIS

LJA
Chattanooga, TN Intern
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
What The Lja Internship Experience Has To Offer

Our Summer Internship Program runs from mid-May through the first week of August and is a fully in-person experience, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

As an LJA intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to real-world projects. You'll be integrated into a team, take on meaningful assignments, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to launch your career.

INTERN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hands-on project experience and design support
  • Site visits and field exposure
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Professional development and communication training
  • Lunch & Learn sessions across multiple disciplines
  • Career development panels and networking opportunities
  • Volunteer activities and intern events

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

  • Employee-owned. Client-focused
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
  • We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
  • We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Intern at LJA in our Public Works department, you will have strengths in analyzing spatial datasets using modern Esri web and desktop applications. This individual may perform a wide range of water and wastewater-related tasks, including data editing, analysis, map production, field inspections, and GNSS data collection. The ideal candidate will have a variety of GIS-related skills for both desktop and mobile applications.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Mapping of LJA projects into a GIS-managed database
  • Field Work Performing Data Collection and Utility Inspections
  • Exhibit Map Preparation
  • Data Entry
  • Database Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled in GIS courses and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or recently graduated

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Good work ethic and punctuality
  • Strong communication skills
  • Highly organized and detailed oriented

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

  • Working experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS is preferred

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Community Impact: Company-driven volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Professional growth through hands-on experience and a structured mentorship program.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, and team engagement opportunities, etc.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Hours worked during your internship are applied to your ESOP (employee stock ownership plan)

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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