Wasatch Front Regional Council

About the Company

The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the majority of Utah’s Wasatch Front. WFRC provides a forum for public, private, and community stakeholders to plan for transportation, land use, and economic opportunity, embodied in the Wasatch Choice Vision and Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.

As one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, how we grow today will shape the quality of life for generations to come. The Wasatch Choice Vision is a shared, long-term regional plan for growth and development. It includes a map and key strategies for enhancing quality of life as Utah grows. Learn more about the Wasatch Choice Vision at wasatchchoice.org.

Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan can be found at unifiedplan.org.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Wasatch Front Regional Council

Job Title

GIS/Data Scientist Intern

Job Description

**Job Title** GIS/Data Scientist Intern **Role Summary** Summer internship focused on regional mapping, travel demand modeling, and land‑use forecasting for a metropolitan planning organization. Projects include road, transit, bicycle/pedestrian travel analysis; housing, parcel, and land‑use plan evaluation; regional employment distribution; and economic development assessments. **Expectations** - Duration: April 2026 – August 2026 - Workload: Up to 20 hours per week, with priority to Tuesday and Thursday onsite availability - Commencement of work aligned with project timelines and data‑needs; final evaluation by 20 April 2026 **Key Responsibilities** - Perform GIS spatial analysis in ArcGIS Pro, creating maps, layers, and geodatabases - Automate data‑processing workflows using Python (script‑based or ArcGIS model builder), R, and SQL - Support travel‑demand modeling efforts, including traffic, transit, and non‑motorized modes - Analyze housing, parcel, land‑use plans and regional employment distributions - Compile technical reports and visual products for internal and external stakeholders **Required Skills** - Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro (data editing, geoprocessing, model building) - Python programming for data manipulation and automation - SQL and R knowledge for database querying and statistical analysis - GIS and spatial‑analysis fundamentals - Basic statistics and modeling concepts - Understanding of urban/regional information systems and planning processes - Clear written and verbal communication, ability to translate technical results into actionable insights **Required Education & Certifications** - Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in urban planning, geography, data science, economics policy, civil engineering, or a closely related field - No mandatory certification required, though familiarity with GIS standards or data‑analysis certifications is a plus.

Salt lake city, United states

On site

Fresher

22-02-2026