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GIS Intern (Summer 2026)

Stantec

Stantec

Milwaukee, WI, USA
Posted on Jan 24, 2026

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions which perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team which has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

As a GIS Intern within the Environmental Business Operating Unit at Stantec Consulting Services Inc., you will use geographic information system (GIS) technology to support a variety of environmental and engineering projects. Your work will include processing field‑collected data and creating mapping products that contribute to project deliverables. You will work under the guidance of Jeremy Del Prete, Geospatial Team Leader, and other members of the Geospatial team, who will provide mentorship and ensure you gain meaningful, hands-on experience. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to build technical proficiency and apply GIS skills in real-world project scenarios.

This is a paid internship with full or part-time hours during the Summer of 2026. This is an office position; limited remote work is anticipated.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Process and analyze GIS data collected from field surveys

  • Create, update, and maintain digital maps using GIS software

  • Create online map products for field use and/or desktop use

  • Collaborate with team members to support various GIS-related tasks

  • Conduct research and gather spatial data from internal and external sources

  • Potential opportunities to participate in field work

  • Other duties as assigned to help develop additional technical skills

Your Capabilities

The ideal candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for learning about environmental consulting, a willingness to take on new challenges, and an interest in working with a diverse team of professionals across environmental disciplines. The GIS Intern must have the ability to travel to and work out of a Stantec office, with some potential flexibility for remote work. Candidates should possess the following:

  • Demonstrated experience using Esri software, specifically ArcPro

  • Experience with or working knowledge of ArcGIS Online and its suite of mobile and desktop applications: Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, etc.

  • Understanding of basic cartographic concepts, such as scale, projections, spatial relationships, and symbolization

Education and Experience

  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program concentrating on GIS, Life Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field with demonstrated GIS coursework

  • Within approximately 1-2 years of graduation.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | WI | Madison
Organization: BC-2562 EnvSvcs-US Geospatial & Data Services
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/01/2026 03:01:06
Req ID: 1003868

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.