GIS Technician Intern

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2025 at our Tucker, GA project office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities!

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2025. 

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September – November 2024. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will take place in the Fall/Winter. Offers will be extended in Winter/Spring. Timeframe subject to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
 

The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) processing.

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of degree program
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a similar major
• College courses in ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro is required
• Knowledge and/or courses in GIS including:
  • Data management
  • GIS
  • Cartographic design
• Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Must have a demonstrable good attendance record
• Must have a current instructor recommendation or reference
• Local candidates only
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Familiarity with basic operations in ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro software including:
  • Creation and editing of feature classes
  • Attribute edits
  • Labeling and annotation
  • Projection and scale
  • Basic cartographic methodologies
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, Survey 123, and Field Maps

PERKS
 

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.