Geospatial Analyst Intern

Company Overview At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness. Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon AB exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government market and its partners.

A day in the life of a Geospatial Analyst Intern: 

As a Geospatial Analyst Intern, you will perform cartographic production tasks as a member of the GIS production team performing imagery analysis and extraction of feature data from satellite imagery.  You will work independently and as part of a team to complete a variety of tasks including product setup, imagery analysis, feature data collection, Quality Control, data validation, and product finishing.  You will complete geospatial map production tasks using GIS software to include GeoMedia, ESRI ArcPro, and FME.   

This job is for you if you: 

Are able to accurately identify features on satellite imagery and perform feature extraction to successfully meet required accuracy tolerances, quality requirements, and timelines.  Have a solid understanding of GIS/mapping software and technology and be familiar with a variety of GIS concepts, practices, and procedures.  Able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure project goals are consistently achieved by being an active contributor and completing tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy. 

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, or related field with 2+ years applicable experience or equivalent GIS mapping experience.
• Must be able to perform imagery analysis and accurately identify features on satellite images such as roads, rivers, buildings, landcover, etc. along with some of their attributes.
• You must demonstrate the ability to complete tasks within product accuracy requirements, schedule milestones, and budget.
• Demonstrated good oral and written communications skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team with little supervision and guidance required.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced geospatial production environment.
• US Citizenship Required.