GIS Specialist Intern (Summer 2026!) (Chicago)

GIS Specialist Intern (Summer 2026!)

CDM Smith is looking for a GIS Intern to join the team in Chicago, IL! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry-leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This Geographic Information Systems internship or Co-Op would be working with a range of GIS technologies to develop and analyze geographic data. You would also develop GIS data from a variety of source documents including engineering design plans, CADD files and reports. Gain experience creating and printing mapping products including utility drawing check plots. Assist in carrying out supervised quality control and assurance on GIS data including automated data integrity operations. May perform basic GIS analysis and query operations. May develop simple automation processes and scripts under supervision.

Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors or Masters in Geography or a related field.

0% travel required.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Pay Range Minimum : $19.20

Pay Range Maximum : $33.74

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit : TSU

Group : PSO

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Temporary

Employment Type : Temporary