Internship - GIS

Description

ABOUT US

You know what we love about our company? We've created an environment where every one of us comes to work each day to do something we enjoy with people we care about. This job is NOT for you if:

• You are mediocre, lazy or uninspired
• You take the easy way out
• You handle constructive criticism poorly
• You can't work with a team

On the other hand, if you would rather become an all-star in a growing, dynamic and ambitious team, your world could change. Each project is an adventure, so we're looking for a trustworthy adventure seeker. We like to work hard and improve each day, and we're never afraid of a new challenge. This is what makes us great.

As for what we do, LIVIC is primarily a site/civil engineering firm which focuses on land development, municipal services, traffic and transportation engineering, GIS, survey and landscape design. With our experienced and dedicated team, we partner with our business community and top industry professionals to provide the responsive, creative and value-driven results that clients demand. Since beginning our firm in 2017, we have continued to work with some of the best clients in the region, clients that we've pursued because of shared values of integrity, hard work, collaboration and responsiveness. Our attention is always on making sure we accomplish what's best for our clients. And because we're a small firm, we aren't bound by corporate stakeholders and policies, so we have an unlimited potential to evolve our business in any direction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LIVIC Civil is looking to fill an internship position within our GIS department. The candidate should be flexible and able to adapt to changing activities and workloads. The position will require good interpersonal skills that allow the candidate to effectively collaborate with other team members of varying backgrounds and experiences.

As LIVIC continues to grow, we are always in search of fresh talent, so feel free to reach out even if you don't quite match the position requirements. As of now, we employ multiple engineers specializing in Land Development, Traffic and Transportation, Municipal, Survey, and Energy markets. In addition, we have drafting professionals, landscape architects, a utility coordinator, a construction manager, three survey crews and a GIS analyst. We have a diverse staff in terms of work experience and area of expertise. Generally, if you are willing to learn, we are willing to teach you. Essential job functions include:

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Microsoft Office.
• Maintain GIS standards for data collection and management.
• Create, organize, manipulate, and extract GIS and other data for analysis, mapping, and reporting for presentation purposes.
• Perform data entry and ensure proper data organization, storage, and documentation of use, creation methods, and geoprocessing tools.
• Execute basic spatial analysis and geoprocessing tools including queries, joins, and relates.
• Use of appropriate tools and equipment, including GIS software and web-mapping tools, to develop and prepare neat, accurate, and legible maps and web applications of an elementary nature involving basic cartography concepts.
• Participate in quality initiatives and training as required
• Collaborate and effectively community GIS concepts and project progress to non-GIS users and project stakeholders.
• Conduct research on new GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance current processes.
• Other duties as assigned

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

This position is suited to a self-motivated, professional person who can confidently work with a variety of people from different backgrounds within the Civil Engineering field. Strong communication and organizational skills are important to the success of this position. Ability to be a self-starter with attention to detail and follow through. Enthusiasm to learn and develop while maintaining a positive, solution driven attitude.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, civil engineering or related field
• Accommodate necessary travel needs between offices
• Ability to:
  • Manage time effectively; prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
  • Work in a team environment as well as independently
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships, interact effectively with others
  • Adapt to changing work priorities, understand and follow direction
  • Overcome internal and external procedural challenges by offering solutions that will lead to overall operational satisfaction.
• Strong PC Skills i.e. Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Virtual Conferencing
• High standards of confidentiality to handle sensitive information
• Excellent Written and Oral Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Office.

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