GIS and Municipal Asset Management Internship

Company: COTESA Internship: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Municipal Asset Management We are looking for a student with an interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, and fieldwork, who wants to learn by participating in municipal inventory, asset management, and transportation consulting projects. During the internship, you will collaborate with the technical team in collecting, organizing, and processing territorial data—combining office-based tasks with field visits—while receiving mentorship from department professionals. What You’ll Participate In: Supporting the creation of municipal and local entity asset inventories by gathering information on public assets. Assisting with the Local Infrastructure and Facilities Survey (EIEL), including data collection, review, and updates. Conducting fieldwork to identify and locate transportation infrastructure, facilities, and network elements. Supporting the editing and updating of maps using ArcGIS and/or QGIS. Organizing and reviewing geographic data: shapefiles, coordinates, and GPS records. Applying GIS tools to cartography, asset management, and transportation consulting projects. Preparing and reviewing data tables in Excel. What We’re Looking For: Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Science, or similar fields, with the ability to complete internships via university agreement. Basic knowledge of ArcGIS and/or QGIS. Familiarity with shapefiles, GPS, coordinate systems, and map editing. Proficiency in basic Excel usage. What You’ll Learn: Gain hands-on experience using GIS tools in real-world projects. Understand the full process of creating a municipal inventory—from field data collection to review and cartographic representation. Learn how to organize georeferenced data and how it supports public asset management and infrastructure/transportation planning. Why Join Us? Practical Learning: Engage in real tasks that complement your academic training. Mentorship: Work closely with the Project Manager, receiving guidance and regular feedback throughout your internship. Collaborative Environment: Ask questions, share ideas, and gradually take on more responsibilities as you progress. Flexible Hours: Adjusted according to your internship schedule and academic requirements.