GIS Technician Internship

Job Type: Internship

Pay Range $21.62 to $28.55

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 2/19/25

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If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.*

GIS Technician Internship

At Colorado Springs Utilities, the work of a GIS Technician offers a unique opportunity for college students to learn about the application of GIS as it relates to linear assets. The many learning experiences acquired within the water dataset offers a well-balanced introduction into our industry and offers more insight into our business. While this internship will focus on water and cathodic protection GIS data translation, other service lines may be explored as time permits.

A GIS Technician Internship offers the following learning opportunities:

Overview of ESRI’s GIS products and how we apply those principles at Colorado Springs Utilities in reference to our unique water systems and challenges

The programs and best practices of water construction as it relates to documentation and how we translate the data for use by the business

Exposure to program management skills (tools, follow-through, reporting, etc.) to ensure careful processes and standards are followed for this program of work

General editing practices used by our teams in order to accurately capture infrastructure in our enterprise database

Opportunities according to aptitude and enthusiasm to explore further education and experience in other linear datasets and process and procedure documentation

In this position the GIS Technician intern will:

Assist with data management, mapping, and some analysis projects, utilizing ArcGIS software and related tools

Learn and help tenured staff complete and review water data

Catalog authoritative documents in our enterprise document management system eB

Review current standards for data translation and offer insight on improvement opportunities

Who You Are... ideally this intern will be working towards a degree in GIS or Geography, or closely related degrees. We are seeking those with an interest in gaining knowledge and experience with ESRI’s GIS products and how we apply those principles at Colorado Springs Utilities in reference to our unique water systems and challenges. Additionally, someone with a keen attention to detail and process documentation.

This position is full-time hours, 40/week, from May 27th-August 15th and part-time hours, approximately 20 hours per week, during the school year. The position can be flexible to support a student’s school schedule.*

This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position*

Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc.*

Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.*

Who We Are... Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits:

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate. Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Internship