GIS / Data Scientist Intern On-Site Internship Salt Lake City, Utah Posted 1 day ago

Website Wasatch Front Regional Council Job Title:

GIS /

Data Scientist Intern Timing:

Oct 2026 - May 2027

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. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and a resume to Kevrine Wells, Human Resources, by email at kevrine.wells@wfrc.utah.gov . The first review of applicants will begin with submissions received no later than 5 PM MST Monday, September 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. If you have any questions, you may call Kevrine at (801) 363-4250 x1122. To apply for this job please visit wfrc.utah.gov .