Student Intern - IT Gis & Compliance

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.

This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the collection, storage, and management of geospatial and compliance data.


• Provide technical support for GIS and Compliance software, troubleshooting issues, and assisting users within the IT department.


• Work closely with IT teams, GIS specialists, and compliance officers to support interdisciplinary initiatives.


• Participate in IT-related projects that require geospatial analysis or compliance review.


• Participate in system patching and upgrades of GIS and Compliance applications.


• Assist with the preparation of training materials and provide support to end-users during the roll-out of new functionalities or systems.


• Research emerging technologies in the GIS and Compliance discipline.


• Learn and apply GIS and Compliance best practices and methodologies to optimize system performance and business processes.


• Participate in meetings with business stakeholders to gather insights and provide feedback on system enhancements.


• Help develop and update training materials related to GIS applications and compliance procedures for internal use.


• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.


• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two year Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline with at least one year completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

OR

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).


• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.


• Hold a valid driver’s license.


• Transcript required at time of application. If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.


• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.
   

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.


• Research and analytical thinking.


• Microsoft Office proficiency.


• Organization and attention to detail.


• Team collaboration.


• Initiative and adaptability.


• Confidentiality and professionalism.


• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).


• Compliance with safety procedures.
  
  Wage: $21.50-$23.50 per hour