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GIS Intern

Xcel Energy

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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type: Internship
Posted: 03/12/2018
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: Xcel Energy Job Posting

Job Summary:

The Siting and Land Rights department at Xcel Energy is seeking a part time Geospatial intern.  The successful candidate will focus on development of a Land Management GIS Inventory while also assisting in legal description mapping, data creation and preparation for utility features, suitability modeling and site location analysis along with database maintenance.

Duties:

  • Create, prepare and maintain GIS layers, applications and data sets for various projects with a primary focus on Land Management
  • Conduct field visits to review and update GIS Land Management Inventory data
  • Translate legal land descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data to cartographic representations
  • Work with GIS team to develop data standards, program goals and maintenance procedures

Qualifications:

  • Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography or GIS
  • Completion of GIS II or an equivalent course
  • Experience producing maps using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and other mapping-related software
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently

Apply online at link included