Job Description

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

About The Position

We are seeking a GIS Analyst Intern to join our growing team in New Orleans, LA for the summer. This paid internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate with a background in Urban Planning and/or Geospatial Sciences who is eager to gain hands-on experience supporting real-world, multidisciplinary projects.

The selected candidate will work closely with our Planning and GIS professionals and receive mentoring and coaching from team members across various experience levels, including direct exposure to the GIS Director. This role offers meaningful project involvement—not just observation—and an opportunity to contribute to impactful work across multiple markets.

Essential Job Duties

• Create StoryMaps, Hub sites, and web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder
• Perform basic data analysis, including comparing and validating datasets
• Conduct data entry and geometry creation within GIS platforms
• Support digitalization efforts across planning and GIS projects
• Assist the GIS team with mapping, spatial analysis, and documentation tasks
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, architects, and asset management professionals on multidisciplinary initiatives
• This role provides practical exposure to federal and infrastructure-related planning efforts while strengthening your technical and analytical skills.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with Excel for basic data analysis
• Exposure to CAD software (preferred but not required)
• Experience with ESRI products such as StoryMaps, ArcGIS Hub, or Experience Builder is a plus
• Note: Prior internship experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a BS in Planning, GIS, Geography, or related field
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow professionally

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.

Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com.We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at

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