GIS/Data Scientist Intern

A GIS / Data Scientist Intern needed for a Salt Lake City employer. The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) prepares transportation plans and programs and coordinates land use across communities as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the majority of Utah's Wasatch Front. WFRC buildsconsensus and enhances quality of life by developing and implementing visions and plans for a well-functioning multi-modal transportation system, livable communities, a strong economy, and a healthy environment. In an effort to furtherWFRC's mission, the following internship position is available for 2026/2027 school year Job Title: GIS/ Data Scientist Intern Timing: Oct 2026 - May 2027 Hours/week: up to 20 (with preference for Tuesday and Thursday onsite availability) Wages/Salary: $17.00/hour ## Quali?cations: Undergraduate or graduate student in the ?eld of urban planning, geography, data science, economic policy, and/or civil engineering. Pro?ciency with ArcGIS Pro is strongly preferred. ## Description: Work with the WFRC Analytics Group on a variety of projects that support regional mapping/analysis, travel demand modeling, and land use forecasting. Speci?c topics may include road, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian travel; housing, parcels, and land use plans; regional employment distribution; and economic development and regional quality of life. Skills and interests that may be called upon include: GIS and spatial analysis; Python coding and platforms for automating repeatable data processing tasks (R, SQL, ArcPro model builder, etc); statistics and modeling; and a general interest and understanding in urban/regional information systems. The Wasatch Front Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.