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GIS/Data Scientist Intern

GIS/Data Scientist Intern

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Salt lake city, United states

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22-02-2026

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Python SQL Organization Analytics Spring Data Science

Job Specifications

A GIS / Data Scientist Intern needed for a Salt Lake City employer.

The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) prepares transportation plans and programs as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Salt Lake City and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas. WFRC builds consensus 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 further WFRC's mission, the following internship position is available for Spring/Summer 2026.

Job Title: GIS/Data Scientist Intern

Timing: April 2026 -- August 2026

Hours/week: up to 20 (with preference for Tuesday and Thursday onsite availability)

Wages/Salary: $17.00/hour

Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student in the field of urban planning, geography, data science, economic policy, and/or civil engineering. Proficiency 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. Specific 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 first review of applicants will begin with submissions received no later than 5 PM MST Tuesday, March 10, 2026**

*Position will remain open until filled.*

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 r... Know more