INTERA Incorporated is seeking a motivated GIS Intern to join our team of geoscience and engineering professionals in our Sacramento, California, office for Summer 2025! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and be mentored by industry experts as you contribute to GIS projects across California.  As INTERA continues to expand and establish itself as a leader in water resources projects in the region, you will have a chance to work on impactful, high-visibility initiatives. 

At INTERA, we possess not only the right knowledge and tools to help stimulate careers, but we also have a passion for mentoring the next generation of young professionals. If you are a proactive individual eager to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real-world impact, we would love for you to join us this coming summer! 

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship based in our Midtown Sacramento office. We anticipate the intern will work in person 3-5 days per week, with the first few weeks expected to be 5 days per week in-office for onboarding and collaboration. After that, a hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and/or Fridays may be available based on performance and project needs. 

We will be accepting applications until the close of business on April 30. 

Internship Description 

In this 10-week program, our GIS Intern will work closely with INTERA scientists and engineers to support GIS standardization and mapping tasks. A key responsibility of this position is to develop and implement standardized symbology and professional templates to ensure consistency across all GIS work in California. Tasks will include: 

• Creating standard symbology for commonly used features 

• Developing a repository of common layers, shapefiles, and feature classes 

• Designing project and layout templates to enhance efficiency and uniformity in GIS deliverables 

• Assisting with map production and other GIS-related tasks as needed 

This internship will be mentored by an experienced water resources engineer and offers an opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful initiative that will streamline GIS work across INTERA’s California projects. Additionally, the intern will gain exposure to a variety of water resource planning, groundwater management, and water supply development projects throughout California. 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently working towards a college degree in geography, hydrology, environmental science and management, civil and environmental engineering, or a related field with coursework or experience in GIS 

• Strong proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and experience developing symbology, templates, and geospatial data repositories 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative in organizing GIS workflows 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience with GIS standardization, cartographic design, or data management 

• Familiarity with geodatabases and version control for GIS data 

• Experience with python scripting and GitHub 

• Experience working with water resources, environmental, or engineering-related GIS datasets 

Expected Salary Range: $18–$25 per hour 

About INTERA 

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geoscience and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work they do and the place they work because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset. 

Many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.