Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern

Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern

Salary

$16.46 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

27-01296

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Brad.Cutler@iowadot.us

Job Description

Position overview:

This intern position is located within the Roadway Safety Section of the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau, and conducts work on behalf of the entire bureau. The individual will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance and implementation of geospatial assets.

Work tasks:

• Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
• Creation and customization of both digital and hardcopy maps.
• Will work with end users on collecting needs, documenting and implementing solutions to meet user needs.
• Documentation of data resources.
• Providing end-user training and involved with creation of training materials.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.

Preferred background:

• Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.
• Interest in geospatial and database technologies.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Currently enrolled student in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/