Your future position: GIS Intern

Choose your location: Milwaukee, WI, or Mokena, Crystal Lake, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2024 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman’s Spatial Technology Group has a rewarding opportunity for a GIS Intern. You can be based out of the Milwaukee, WI, or Crystal Lake, IL office and you will have the ability to work in the field as well as at client locations. This on-the-job experience will support the firm’s GIS department. Successful candidates will possess a strong work ethic, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a wide variety of project types and environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will also value the importance of being a team member, delivering high-quality work, and working efficiently. Those desiring to be a part of a dynamic, innovative, and growing team are encouraged to apply.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Report to the Spatial Technology Department Manager for work responsibilities, scheduling, and tasks.
• Perform office-based mapping tasks including but not limited to hardcopy, digital, and web-based products.
• Assist with ArcGIS Online maps and app configuration and support.
• Provide field-based services including but not limited to GPS data collection of utilities, pavement, signage, ADA, As-builts, etc.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients and field-based projects as needed.

Education Requirement:

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Geography with an emphasis in GIS.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• Ability to handle office-based GIS and Spatial Technology related tasks.
• Able to perform field-based GPS services, data collection, inspections, and condition assessments in a wide variety of project types and environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland area (own transportation).

Compensation: The pay for this role is $21.00 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.