THE COMPANY

ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned, full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial photography/mapping, LiDAR, landscape architecture, planning, and land development.

At ROWE, our core values include safety, quality, people, service, and growth. We are seeking a GIS Intern to join our proactive team of ethical, talented, passionate professionals and leaders for our 2026 summer internship program.   

POSITION SUMMARY

ROWE is currently looking for a GIS intern to join our team. You will be based out of either our Flint office or our Farmington Hills office. The GIS Intern will work under the supervision of a Senior Planner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with creating maps using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online to support planning projects such as master plans, zoning updates, corridor studies, and development reviews.
• Prepare thematic maps (e.g., land use, zoning, future land use, environmental features, utilities, demographics).
• Update and maintain GIS datasets, including parcel data, zoning layers, and aerial imagery.
• Perform basic spatial analysis (buffering, overlays, proximity analysis) under the direction of planning staff.
• Compile, clean, and organize spatial and tabular data from local, county, state, and federal sources.
• Assist with data analysis related to population, housing, land use, transportation, or environmental conditions.
• Help prepare charts, tables, and graphics to accompany GIS mapping and planning reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking forward-thinking, safety-conscious, and energetic individuals who are excited to work on both small-scale and large-scale projects. Qualifications include:

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning or an equivalent field of study.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts including coordinate systems, projections, geodatabases, and spatial analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical/judgement capabilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work remote and in person effectively.

WHY WORK HERE

ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:

• Overtime pay at time and a half
• Flex time scheduling and telework opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Intern tuition reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend

ROWE is truly dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, rewarding projects, and a business culture that is reputable, ethically minded, and growth driven. With offices in Flint, Lapeer, Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Grayling, Oscoda, MI, and Myrtle Beach, SC, we have lots of opportunity to grow.

WE BUILD CAREERS!

Check us out at:  www.rowepsc.com

Direct Contact Information:

ROWE Professional Services Company

Attn: HR

540 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 200

Flint, MI 48502

employment@rowepsc.com