GIS Intern (Summer 2026) - Remote

What We’re About

At CentralSquare, we don’t just build software - we power public servants and uplift communities with Hero-Grade Technology. Every line of code, every feature we deliver helps heroes across North America protect, serve, and save lives. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven team creating technology that makes communities safer and stronger.

Your Growth Matters. We believe heroes deserve opportunities to rise. That’s why we invest in your career with mentorship, learning programs, and clear paths for advancement. If you’re motivated, there’s no limit to how far you can go.

Your Commitment Deserves Reward. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work—tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Plus, our flexible work environment gives you the freedom to balance your heroic work with personal well-being, whether you’re in the office or remote.

Join us and help build the tools that power real-life heroes. Together, we make a difference.

The Opportunity

This will be a 12‑week (40 hours per week) internship starting on June 8th, 2026.

This Summer GIS Development Intern will collaborate with CentralSquare's GIS development team to support Public Safety GIS products used by agencies nationwide. The intern will work on real‑world projects involving geospatial data processing, basemap development, and quality assurance for enterprise GIS applications.

As part of this role, the intern will engage in many aspects of GIS development and testing, including:

• Generating sample floor plan data by digitizing PDFs into vector data
• Building and maintaining basemaps for Public Safety applications
• Performing quality assurance (QA) for GIS products, including exploratory and regression testing
• Exploring the use of AI tools to generate integration tests for GIS products
• Working with geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and spatial references
• Documenting workflows, test results, and data standards
• Collaborating with developers, QA, and product team members in an agile environment

The intern will work in a collaborative environment the vast majority of the time, with regular guidance from their manager and team, along with some independent work. This intern will also be expected to continue to grow their GIS and technical skills to improve their productivity throughout the summer.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience with GIS concepts (coordinate systems, spatial data, map projections)
• Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or ArcGIS Server) is a plus
• Experience with data digitization or vectorization workflows is a plus
• Familiarity with programming or scripting (C#, Python, JavaScript) is a plus
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools or test automation concepts is a plus
• Familiarity with Git and version control is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Availability to work 40 hours per week during the summer