GIS Intern at Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Crystal Lake, IL

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GIS Intern

Milwaukee, WI, or Mokena, Crystal Lake, IL

Baxter & Woodman’s Spatial Technology Group has a rewarding opportunity for a GIS Intern. You can be based out of the Milwaukee, WI, or Crystal Lake, IL office and will have the ability to work in the field as well as at client locations. This on‑the‑job experience supports the firm’s GIS department. Successful candidates will possess a strong work ethic, technical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work within a wide variety of project types and environmental conditions.

The candidate will also value teamwork, deliver high‑quality work, and work efficiently.

• Report to the Spatial Technology Department Manager for work responsibilities, scheduling, and tasks.
• Perform office‑based mapping tasks including hardcopy, digital, and web‑based products.
• Assist with ArcGIS Online maps and app configuration and support.
• Provide field‑based services including GPS data collection of utilities, pavement, signage, ADA, as‑builts, etc.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients and field‑based projects as needed.

• Enrolled in a 4‑year degree program in Geography with an emphasis in GIS.

• Ability to handle office‑based GIS and spatial technology related tasks.
• Ability to perform field‑based GPS services, data collection, inspections, and condition assessments in a variety of project types and environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland area (own transportation).

The pay for this role is $21.00 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

The company offers medical, dental, and vision plans, an employee assistance program, financial planning resources, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, a 401(k) plan with advisors, and an employee stock ownership program.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity – affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.