GIS Intern (MA, Hybrid)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

The GIS Records Group is responsible for creating and updating a state-of-the-art GIS database that captures the location and condition of transmission, distribution, substation and land-base assets relevant to Eversource’s electricity business. This internship offers an opportunity to gain work experience and become familiar with the working environment at Eversource and the use of GIS within utilities in general. The intern will be responsible for assisting with data maintenance in the GIS database and related projects. The scope of the projects will be based on the current needs of the records group. Data will be mostly digital, but it may be necessary to reference older paper records in order to reconcile data conflicts. The intern will work together with the team members, but you should also to comfortable working independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data projectsbased on current need of the GIS Group
• Edit GIS data based on work orders, as-builts and other records
• Consult multiple data sources to reconcile data errors
• Practice good communication and team work

Basic requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field
• Experience with editing data in ArcGIS such creating, changing and deleting vector features and associated attribute data
• Basic experience with SQL queries for attribute querying and data management

Preferred

• Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Great attention to detail

Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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