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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Oct 13, 2026 5:50pm
Invasive Species Strike Team Member
SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking four (4) Members to contribute to invasive plant management projects under the mentorship of Cabeza Prie...
Oct 13, 2026 3:34pm
Geospatial AI Intern - Fall 2026
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Geospatial AI Intern - Fall 2026 to join our team for a hands-on, project-based internship supporting AI and machine learning development within a geospatial environment in the Huntsville, AL office. Thi...
Oct 13, 2026 1:58pm
GIS Intern
This Intern experience will introduce you to exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. The successful candidate will work with a team of GIS Technicians to support various types of engineering and construction projects and prog...
Oct 14, 2026 6:09pm
Software Engineering Intern III, Summer 2027 (Onsite)
Job DescriptionYou don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, y...
Oct 15, 2026 2:54pm
Invasive Plant Member
SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking one member to contribute to Invasive Species removal projects alongside The National Park Service (...
Oct 16, 2026 3:16am
Southern Company Gas Engineering Design Intern
Location: Atlanta GASchedule: In-office 4 days per week in accordance with prevailing company policy subject to change.Start Date: Spring 2027 & Summer 2027This position will begin with a 20–40-hour-per-week schedule during the spring. Students who...
Oct 16, 2026 9:28pm
Water Engineering Intern
Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-AugustJoin GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Water Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your ...
Oct 19, 2026 5:21pm
CDC Fellowship in Outbreak Response & Emergency Readiness
Application Deadline12/18/2026 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), Global Publ...
Oct 20, 2026 7:00pm
Digital Genomics Prediction Intern
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Oct 21, 2026 8:11pm
(#25224) Corporate Landscape & Grounds Management Intern
SummaryCHS has an exciting opportunity within the Building & Office Services department for a summer Corporate Landscape & Grounds Management Intern. The Corporate Campus Landscape & Grounds Management Internship is part of the CHS Summer Internship ...
Oct 22, 2026 5:38pm
USDA NRCS Pathways Intern: Conservation Planning and Biological Sciences
Join the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Redmond, Oregon, for a paid summer internship supporting conservation planning and natural resource projects. This Pathways position offers students practical experience working with conservatio...
Oct 19, 2026 5:32pm
Engineering Trainee - Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people re...
Nov 10, 2026 5:23pm
Transportation Internship (Engineer or Planner)
We are always hiring at many of our office locations and our needs change throughout the year. If you don't see an opening at the location you are interested in, please connect with us by applying to our General Application. We will review your mater...
Oct 26, 2026 10:30pm
Civil Engineer Internship
CIVIL ENGINEER STUDENT INTERNSHIPEMH&T is seeking passionate and talented Civil Engineering students for paid summer 2027 internships in Columbus, Ohio. We’re looking for a motivated and curious student who thrives on solving problems and taking i...
Sep 8, 2026 4:01pm
Land Survey Student Internship
LAND SURVEY STUDENT INTERNSHIP EMH&T is seeking passionate and talented Land Surveying/Civil Engineering students for paid summer 2027 internships in Columbus, Ohio. We’re looking for a motivated and curious student who thrives on solving problem...
Sep 8, 2026 5:07pm
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
2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship - Cultural History & Archives/Library - Columbus, Ohio
Organization: Natural ResourcesAgency Contact Name and Information: hr@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6981Work Location: 2045 Morse Road, ODNR MainColumbus, Ohio, 43229United StatesCompensation: $16.00/hr.Schedule: Temporary - Part TimeWork Hours: Var...
Oct 29, 2026 8:37pm
2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship- Administration/Operations/Communication Majors- Columbus
All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline. Organization: Natural ResourcesAgency Contact Name and Information: Human Resources hr@dnr.ohio.govWork Location: United StatesCompensation: $16.00Schedule: Season...
Oct 29, 2026 7:44pm
2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship - Graphic Design, Photography & Videography - Columbus, Ohio
Organization: Natural ResourcesAgency Contact Name and Information: hr@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6981Work Location: 2045 Morse Road, ODNR MainColumbus, Ohio, 43229United StatesCompensation: $16.00/hr.Schedule: Temporary - Part TimeWork Hours: Var...
Oct 30, 2026 3:37pm
WVDOT Co-Op Summer 2027
Obtain real-world experience while earning your degree through the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s (WVDOT) Co-Op Program. The WVDOT Co-Op opportunities offer college students hands-on experience across diverse career fields—from engi...
Sep 22, 2026 1:27pm
GIS Internship - 2027
GIS Internship - 2027Location(s): Charleston, WV, USContract Type: TemporaryWork Pattern: Full TimeMarket: VariousDiscipline: GISJob Ref: 16349Recruiter Contact: Coryanna DeGannes At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do br...
Oct 26, 2026 3:47pm
College Intern - GIS
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, ...
Oct 26, 2026 4:30pm
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship: Remote Sensing of Northeastern Pastures
Application Deadline1/1/2027 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription*Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricult...
Nov 2, 2026 6:40pm
CO-OP/INTERN WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) )
MSD DIVISION OF Wastewater Engineering - Project Management Mission: Provide planning, design, and project management support to project managers and supervising engineers in the Project Management branch, with emphasis on supporting the Project Ma...
Nov 4, 2026 5:12pm
COLLEGE CO-OP WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (CAPITAL PLANNING/SBU RISK REDUCTION)
MSD WASTEWATER ENGINEERING CAPITAL PLANNING/GIS Mission: Support the development and implementation of the SBU Risk Reduction program by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing infrastructure, environmental, and operational data that wil...
Nov 4, 2026 6:33pm
AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Summer Opportunity
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT/VTrans) is recruiting paid Technical Apprentices for Summer 2027. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in engineering, environmental science, planning, aviation, construction and other transportation fields....
Nov 4, 2026 4:36pm
COLLEGE CO-OP MSD/WASTEWATER COLLECTION (ASSET MANAGEMENT))
MSD WASTEWATER COLLECTION - ASSET MANAGEMENT Mission: To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and to help them become experienced profes...
Nov 4, 2026 6:08pm
College Co-op MSD Wastewater Engineering (GIS/Acoustic Sound/LiDar)
MSD WASTEWATER ENGINEERING - (GIS/Acoustic Sound/LiDar) Mission: Learn the value of data collection and its applicability to industrial uses, as well as the limitations and challenges of budget and time constraints. Tackle through a hands-on expe...
Nov 4, 2026 6:57pm
AOT Technical Apprentice V - Summer Opportunity
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT/VTrans) is recruiting paid Technical Apprentices for Summer 2027. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in engineering, environmental science, planning, aviation, construction and other transportation fields....
Nov 4, 2026 4:42pm
AOT Technical Apprentice III - Summer Opportunity
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT/VTrans) is recruiting paid Technical Apprentices for Summer 2027. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in engineering, environmental science, planning, aviation, construction and other transportation fields....
Nov 4, 2026 4:35pm
Transmission Technical Services Intern
Looking for a unique summer opportunity? Sunflower is hiring a Transmission Technical Services Intern for Summer 2027 in either Great Bend, KS or Hays, KS (no remote options). In this position you will gain hands-on experience and further your knowle...
Sep 14, 2026 6:29pm
Traffic Engineering/Planning Intern (Summer 2027)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture ...
Sep 9, 2026 4:47pm
Water Resources Management Intern (Summer 2027)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture ...
Sep 9, 2026 4:52pm
Environmental Science Intern (Summer 2027)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture ...
Sep 9, 2026 3:46pm
Water Resources Management Intern (Summer 2027)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture ...
Sep 9, 2026 4:48pm
Postdoctoral Scholar in the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area to study Gulf Coast coastal watershed variability using machine learning, AI, GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial and geophysical datas...
Nov 9, 2026 10:15pm
Environmental Restoration Team Member
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Foundation for America's Public Lands, is seeking four (4) Environmental Restoration Team Members to assist the CA BLM's...
Nov 10, 2026 7:39pm
Environmental Restoration Team Lead Member
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Foundation for America's Public Lands, is seeking one (1) Environmental Restoration Team Lead Member to lead a crew of u...
Nov 10, 2026 7:48pm
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Internship – Summer 2027
OverviewWe are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a GIS Intern, you will join our GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Team in our Westfield, MA or Worcester, MA office, where you'll play a key role in delivering vital proje...
Sep 16, 2026 4:07pm
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
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
QGIS Specialist
Opportunity OverviewHandshake is recruiting GIS specialists with experience in geospatial analysis and mapping using QGIS to contribute to an AI research project. In this project, you’ll apply your expertise to help improve how AI understands real-...
Apr 2, 2026 8:39pm
Data Analyst Summer Intern 2027
Job descriptionDescription At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center...
Oct 20, 2026 3:14pm
SPRING 2027 - State Historic Preservation - Historic Preservation Assistance Intern
Name of OrganizationWest Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Organization Mission StatementOur mission is to encourage West Virginians in efforts to identify, recognize, and protect the state’s historic and cultural resources. Name of I...
Nov 9, 2026 2:54pm
Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
The OpportunityWe currently seek a Traffic Engineering Intern in our Fort Lauderdale, FL office for Summer 2027. The Traffic Engineering Intern will be mentored by and collaborate with top Engineering associates on our team. The position involves pa...
Sep 25, 2026 2:51pm
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...
Aug 17, 2026 1:55pm
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
Intern - Corporate Applications (IT)
At Howmet Aerospace, we’re always in airplane mode! Our global teams are passionate about engineered solutions that advance the world through the aerospace, automotive, defense and commercial transportation industries. Become a part of our diverse...
Oct 6, 2026 9:14am