GIS Intern

GIS Intern - Buffalo NY

Launch Buffalo-area GIS production supporting Western New York infrastructure municipal transportation utility environmental and civil/site projects with accurate mapping clean data and client-ready GIS deliverables.

Use ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Enterprise GPS/mobile collection and disciplined data standards to turn field and project information into maps layers dashboards and geospatial products that help Fisher teams and clients make better decisions.

What Youll Do

• Enter edit manipulate convert migrate and automate GIS data in support of active project work internal teams and client deliverables.
• Create maps GIS layers exhibits and deliverables using field-collected data GPS/mobile data survey information and inputs from Fisher project teams.
• Maintain consistent cartographic standards while tailoring maps and geospatial outputs to each projects technical client and presentation needs.
• Help identify and resolve missing conflicting or incomplete information through careful review communication and quality-control practices.
• Work across Land Survey Data Solutions and other Fisher sectors while following established procedures data standards naming conventions and QA/QC expectations.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in process for GIS Geography Computer Science or a related degree with extensive GIS coursework required or in progress depending on final hiring requirements.
• Hands-on familiarity with ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise environments preferred.
• Experience collecting GPS data in the field and using mobile data collection applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail critical thinking sound judgment professional communication organization time management and comfort managing multiple tasks.
• Proactive self-motivated eager-to-learn team member who takes ownership responds well to feedback and wants to build a long-term GIS career.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or early-career experience in GIS data management cartography geospatial analysis mobile data collection asset inventories or infrastructure mapping.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel plus a willingness to learn Fisher standards workflows and project delivery expectations.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors GIS staff survey teams engineers planners and project managers to clarify data needs and keep deliverables moving.
• Interest in municipal transportation civil/site environmental utility planning survey and community-shaping project work.
• Professional behaviors aligned with Fisher values: Aspire to Excellence Teamwork and Respect Owning our Results and Empowered Employees.

Why Join Fisher

• Start or grow your GIS career in a collaborative Land Survey Data Solutions group where your mapping accuracy curiosity and technical discipline matter.
• Work on meaningful infrastructure municipal transportation civil/site environmental planning survey and geospatial projects across Upstate New York and Fishers broader footprint.
• Learn from experienced GIS survey engineering and project delivery professionals while building practical skills in ArcGIS data standards QA/QC and client-ready deliverables.
• Join a flexible team-oriented culture built on mentorship accessible leadership continuous improvement ownership respect and professional growth.
• Contribute to clear reliable geospatial information that helps clients communities and project teams make better decisions.

Physical Demands Work Environment

• Primarily office-based computer work with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on GIS mapping and project data tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time and when assigned travel to project sites or field locations.
• May need to access and navigate construction sites job areas and uneven ground when supporting field or project activities.
• Field conditions may include office field and construction environments with possible exposure to dust noise fumes heat cold and inclement weather.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

• $23/hour

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Buffalo NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester and Syracuse.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.