GIS Intern

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a GIS Intern in San Diego, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the southern California region. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting  www.rickengineering.com

Responsibilities

• As a member of the team, the intern will have the opportunity to leverage the latest GIS technologies and work alongside experts in the fields of GIS mapping & cartography, public works related projects, GIS-based field inspections, planning, land use, environmental, and public safety
• If selected for an internship, you will be fully integrated into your team and given project responsibilities that are both learning opportunities and a chance for you to contribute to the overall success of RICK
• You will enhance your technical knowledge in GIS and refine your abilities to collaborate, contribute to high-performing teams, and communicate – skills that are the essence of a successful professional!

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with researching, editing, compiling, and analyzing geographic information
• Assist with developing and maintaining spatial databases, products and services
• Assist with the creation of production-quality maps and web mapping applications
• Assist with geocoding, georeferencing, digitizing, or other data collection methods (to potentially include GIS-based field inspections)
• Contribute to the preparation of maps, tables, charts, reports, and presentations
  

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

·Minimum education of a bachelor's degree in Geology, Geospatial Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, a GIS certificate program or a related field. Or in progress of degree.

·Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

·One or more years of experience (or 1 or more courses) working with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

·Familiarity with industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in GIS technology.

·Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, collaborative effectively, and produce accurate work.

·Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration while managing multiple priorities.

RICK is an Equal Opportunity

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.