Intern - Geographic Information Systems

Metropolitan Utilities District · Omaha, NE · $22 per hour

  • Paid
  • Internship

About the role

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING DATES POSTED: 08/14 - 09/03/2026 Job Title: Intern - Geographic Information Systems Starting Wage: $21.75 Department: Infrastructure Integrity Location: 7350 World Communications Drive Omaha, Nebraska Schedule: Part-Time Shift: M-F; 1st Shift

Position Summary Under direct supervision, provides daily project support to Infrastructure Integrity, which includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data entry, scanning, filing of documents, and other special projects as assigned. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical skills and must be a part of daily activities.

Education Required - Completed a minimum of one (1) year of college level coursework, preferably in engineering, information technology, geography or a closely related or technical field of study. Must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program or if a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours. Minimum

Requirements Preferred - Previous experience with ESRI GIS software Preferred - Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Excellent personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Aptitude and willingness to work with new software. Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required. Exceptional organizational skills including ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing work demands and interruptions.

Must exhibit good analytical ability. Ability to work independently on a consistent basis is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Essential Functions Analyze water and gas documents and populate key fields in GIS from the information provided. Process various records and drawings into GIS as needed. Assist with transfer of documents to permanent electronic storage.

Assist with miscellaneous special projects as needed. Required For All Jobs Perform a variety of other duties as assigned Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures Physical Demands Stationary Position - Constantly Move/Traverse - Occasionally Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly Transport/Lifting - Rarely Transport/Carrying - Rarely Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely Ascend/Descend - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Position Self/Stooping - Rarely Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely Position Self/Crouching - Rarely Position Self/Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Grasping - Rarely Feeling - Rarely Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Rarely Coordination - Rarely Physical And Environmental

Requirements Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise. Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"

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