Paid and unpaid internships are often arranged between the Geography Department and local employers or government agencies. Students who participate in our internship program gain on-the-job experience which greatly enhances their post-graduation employment opportunities. Some internships develop into full-time paid positions upon graduation.
You may receive 1-6 hours undergraduate credit (GEO490) or graduate credit (GEO690) for internships. An internship with a single agency/business performing the same or similar duties can only count for 3 hours credit. A second internship with a second agency/business or with significantly new duties may count for an additional 3 hours credit. See Dr. James Leonard for more details.
Geography students have completed internships at a dizzying array of agencies and businesses, including:
- Aurora Colorado Water, Conservation Division
- Wayne County, WV Assessor’s Office
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN
- Steptoe-Johnson law firm, Charleston, WV (oil and gas property rights mapping)
- WV Governor’s Internship Program (various GIS-related positions)
- National Weather Service, Charleston, WV
- Chesapeake Energy, Charleston, WV
- WV Department of Highways, Huntington, WV
- Huntington, WV Planning and Zoning Department
- US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, WV
- WOWK TV meteorology department, Huntington, WV
- Arctic Region Supercomputing Center, Fairbanks, AK
- WV Department of Environmental Protection, Charleston, WV
- Putnam County, WV Planning Department
- Charleston, WV Planning and Zoning Department
- WV State Historical Preservation Office, Charleston, WV
- WV Department of Highways, Charleston, WV
- Region III Planning, Huntington, WV
- KYOWVA Interstate Planning, Catlettsburg, KY
- WV Health Care Authority, Charleston, WV
- Rahall Transportation Institute, Huntington, WV
- FIVCO Area Development District, KY
Other options for internships could include:
- WV State Tax Department
- Huntington, WV Parks District
- Huntington, WV Public Works
- Beckley, WV Public Works
- WV State GIS Coordinator’s Office
- WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- WV Bureau for Public Health
- US Census Bureau, DC headquarters, check http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/jobs/student.html
- County assessor’s offices
- County 911 offices
Internships in GIScience
GIS Internships
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Aug 7, 2026 5:43pm
Civil Intern
Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects rangin...
Aug 11, 2026 7:35pm
College Intern - Design Engineering
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, ...
Aug 11, 2026 6:16pm
Graduate Student Intern for Community & Civic Engagement
Position Title: Graduate Student Intern – Community & Civic Engagement Partnership Mapping ProjectDepartment: Student Engagement – Community & Civic EngagementLocation: Hybrid (on-campus with some remote work opportunities)Supervisor: Rachel DiDo...
Aug 26, 2026 5:39pm
Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Southern Michigan
DescriptionCome work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including archite...
Aug 26, 2026 8:01pm
Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Northern Michigan
DescriptionCome work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including archite...
Aug 26, 2026 7:54pm
Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Tennessee, Alabama & Florida
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, en...
Aug 26, 2026 5:49pm
Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Ohio
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, en...
Aug 26, 2026 7:47pm
Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Indiana & Kentucky
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, en...
Aug 26, 2026 7:28pm
Spring 2027 - Civil Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available
OverviewWhy Choose LG&E and KU for Your Civil Engineering Co-op?At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. As part of o...
Aug 28, 2026 12:33pm
Spring 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available
OverviewWhy Choose LG&E and KU for Your Mechanical Engineering Co-op?At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. As part...
Aug 28, 2026 12:29pm
Spring 2027 - Chemical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available
OverviewWhy Choose LG&E and KU for Your Chemical Engineering Co-op or Internship?At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challen...
Aug 28, 2026 12:26pm
Spring 2027 - Electrical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available
OverviewWhy Choose LG&E and KU for Your Electrical Engineering Co-op?At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. As part...
Aug 28, 2026 12:36pm
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy Intern
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders by immersing student and early career scientists in projects using NASA data to address real-world challenges.Building on Langley Research Center’s 25+ y...
Aug 28, 2026 11:35pm
USDA-APHIS Quantitative Ecology
Application Deadline 11/6/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.APHIS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal...
Sep 1, 2026 8:38pm
Impact Analytics & Conservation Data Intern
This internship is part of The Conservation Fund's Impact Analytics Initiative. The Impact Analytics & Conservation Data Intern will support the development of data-driven conservation strategies that help maximize the impact of every dollar invested...
Sep 2, 2026 4:02pm
Data Technician Internship (GIS/Feature Extraction)
This internship supports an NJDOT roadway inventory project using OrbitGT/iTwin and ArcGIS to review roadway imagery and identify, locate, and document roadway features such as street names, speed limits, lanes, medians, intersections, traffic contro...
Sep 2, 2026 10:55pm
Planning and Design Intern - Summer 2027
ABOUT THE POSITIONVHB is looking for a Planning and Design Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. This position can be based in our Washington, DC or Tysons, VA office. ResponsibilitiesConduct due diligence of planning studies, including co...
Sep 2, 2026 3:56pm
(#R00943496) Intern Operational Excellence
Job SummaryNiSource Internship Program Introduction NiSource is currently seeking a Summer Operational Excellence Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meani...
Sep 3, 2026 3:31pm
CDC Evaluation of Public Health Practices
Application Deadline 11/6/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located...
Sep 4, 2026 5:18pm
Civil Engineering Intern
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Aug 7, 2026 6:10pm
QGIS Specialist
Handshake is looking for skilled QGIS users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, or environme...
Mar 14, 2026 1:40am
Interconnection Specialist
OverviewHandshake is looking for energy industry professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with environmental assessment, GIS analysis, and rene...
Apr 25, 2026 2:20am
Environmental Analyst
OverviewHandshake is looking for energy industry professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with environmental assessment, GIS analysis, and rene...
Apr 25, 2026 2:18am
QGIS Expert
OverviewHandshake is looking for skilled QGIS users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, or e...
Apr 2, 2026 8:39pm
GIS Analyst
OverviewHandshake is looking for energy industry professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with environmental assessment, GIS analysis, and rene...
Apr 25, 2026 2:19am
Kosovo National Park: Professional, Academic, and Cultural Experience included!
Join Isla for a truly immersive and “all inclusive” international experience! Our team pairs you with a local NGO in your field of interest, supports you every step of the way, secures housing, insurance, etc., connects you with professional, soc...
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Engineering: Professional, Academic, and Cultural Experience included!
Join Isla for a truly immersive and “all inclusive” international experience! Our team pairs you with a local NGO in your field of interest, supports you every step of the way, secures housing, insurance, etc., connects you with professional, soc...
Aug 18, 2026 12:18pm