GIS Intern

Description

Intern – Summer 2026 (On-Site, 32 hrs/week)

Program Dates: May 27 – July 30, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, on-site

Eligibility: Local candidates; rising juniors or seniors

*This is a paid internship

About Us 

Fiberlight is a leading regional provider of innovative networking solutions. We are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable, diverse, and scalable network infrastructure to our clients. 

Overview:
We are seeking a GIS Intern to support our telecommunications and utilities GIS operations. This role offers hands-on experience using GIS tools, working with real data, and contributing to key business processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with Sales Cost Estimates (SCE) using documented GIS workflows
   
• Collect and apply 811 locate data to support asset protection
   
• Perform basic spatial analysis to assist operational teams
   
• Create monthly locate screen rate reports by territory
   
• Conduct QA/QC data audits in ArcGIS Online and GeoHub
   
• Participate in weekly team meetings and scheduled learning & development sessions
   

What You’ll Learn:

• How GIS supports telecommunications operations
   
• Real-world data management and spatial analysis skills
   
• Professional skills, including meeting deadlines, reporting, and teamwork
   

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field  
• Familiarity with ArcGIS tools preferred (coursework accepted)  
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organization