Technical Remote Sensing Intern

Description
Technical interns are involved in the day-to-day operations of data production and are embedded within a production team at NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial’s Portland, OR office(remote until further notice). Interns will aid in the processing of remote sensing data, and general operational efforts, to support projects and team functionality. This individual will learn to produce accurate and precise data products in a consistent and timely manner, and should have a strong interest in the geospatial field. The internship will run for three months from approximately June through September. For interns, the opportunity is meant to introduce them to geospatial production workflows, remote sensing technologies and tools, and provide on-the-job experience and professional skill building.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a variety of remote sensing projects
• Maintain precision and accuracy in high volume workflows
• Manipulate data with great attention to detail and efficiency
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Maintain professionalism
• Other reasonable duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements of Intern:

The intern will be currently enrolled in, or a recent grad from, a degree or certificate program in a related field. The intern will be treated as a regular employee, be assigned a team member as a mentor, and will work with their mentor to fulfil an individualized professional development plan.

Opportunities

• Professional growth and mentorship
• Develop strong technical skills
• Exposure to leading-edge technology and data processing techniques
• Introduction to innovation and process improvement methodologies
• Develop goals and objectives, and complete a capstone project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills and professionalism
• Maintains productivity while performing repetitive tasks
• Capacity to work well in a collaborative environment, and show flexibility with assignments
• Show an interest in remote sensing and geospatial fields
• Desire to learn new skills
• Ability to listen to and receive constructive criticism
• Capable of adhering to an established, consistent work schedule and arriving to work on time
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student, or a recent graduate of, an academic institution with at least one semester completed at the time of application. 
• Pursuing, or recently awarded, a degree in remote sensing, geography, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to think critically
• Experience in a 3D environment, CAD preferred (PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and AutoDesk)
• Fluency with spatial analysis software, such as ArcGIS
• Familiar with raster and vector data
• Aerial image interpretation

Term

• Summer internship: June through September 2021, start date and end date are flexible. 
• All job offers with NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.

How to Apply 

Please upload a letter of interest, and resume with professional references in one (1) PDF via online application process.
 
No phone calls, please.  Incomplete applications and auto-reply submissions will not be considered.

It is the policy of NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.