Geographic Information Systems Internship

Road Commission for Oakland County
Waterford Township, Michigan, United StatesPosted Sep 25, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Get hands-on experience in the office and in the field, working on ongoing environmental projects in Oakland County this upcoming summer 2027!

Job Responsibilities

Collecting RCOC stormwater assets using the ESRI applications on tablets in the field with a partner Conducting QA/QC on stormwater assets in a Geodatabase Digitizing assets into existing or new geodatabase feature classes Conducting water quality sampling and environmental field inspections for the purpose of agency-wide compliance with state and federal environmental regulations Assist with environmental projects, such as good house-keeping inspections, spill response, illicit discharge investigations, wetland and stream inspections Downloading and processing data to a master database using ArcGIS Assisting in creation of maps, spreadsheets, and miscellaneous environmental research related to RCOCs MS4 Program, Threatened and Endangered species, and NEPA components of project-compliance

Skills Required: ​ Available and able to work, Monday –Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Proficiency with ESRI products, specifically ArcGIS Pro & Field Maps Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and conduct research on various topics without oversight Possess strong organizational skills and to complete all work in a timely manner Accuracy and attention to detail

Education/Certifications:​ Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems or Environmental Studies or related field. Legally eligible to work in the United States Valid Driver’s License ​ EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace

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