Technology Consulting - Geographic Information Systems Intern - Summer 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Functional & Industry Technologies

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

In Esri consulting at PwC, you will focus on utilising Esri's software suite, such as ArcGIS, to analyse, manage, and visualise geographic data. Your work will involve working in fields such as urban planning, environmental management, natural resource exploration, transportation, and other related fields.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Technology Consulting - Geographic Information Systems Intern, you will engage in projects that involve capturing and analyzing spatial and geographic data. This role offers a unique chance to work with Esri Mapping Software, a leading suite of geographic information system products, to create, maintain, and visualize geographic maps and information. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing to the team's success.

In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in Geographic Information System (GIS) Architecture, confirming data is efficiently processed and accessed for spatial analysis and mapping. You will also be involved in GIS Conversion, transforming data to maintain accuracy and usability across various systems. This position is client-facing, allowing you to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and apply a learning mindset to your development. Embrace this opportunity to establish your personal brand and pave the way for future opportunities within the firm.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in the application and analysis of Geographic Information System (GIS) data
- Participating in projects utilizing Esri Mapping Software to create and visualize geographic maps
- Assisting in the design and structure of GIS architecture for efficient data processing and storage
- Contributing to GIS conversion processes to maintain data accuracy across various platforms
- Observing and learning from client support interactions to enhance GIS application skills
- Engaging in research tasks to gather information for spatial analysis and mapping projects
- Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions within GIS applications
- Collaborating with team members to foster inclusion and teamwork in project execution
- Developing communication skills to effectively convey ideas and findings to diverse audiences

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Civil Engineering, Environmental Design/Architecture, Environmental Health/Engineering, Environmental Science, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Land Use Planning and Management, Landscape Architecture, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Rural Management, Sustainable Resource Management
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating proficiency with Esri Mapping Software
- Utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) Applications
- Engaging in Geographic Information System (GIS) Architecture
- Participating in Geographic Information System (GIS) Conversion
- Applying intellectual curiosity in technology consulting
- Supporting client projects
-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance