Intern - GIS Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Business

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.

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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
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)

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