At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!

From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

Help shape the future of geospatial data at Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.

As a GIS Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise GIS systems while contributing to meaningful projects that drive our 2026 workplan. This role is designed for graduate students or seniors planning to begin graduate school.

What you’ll do:

• Support the administration and maintenance of web maps, applications, and datasets in the GIS enterprise environment
• Interpret substation one-line diagrams to digitize and attribute equipment features in the utility network model
• Collaborate with business units to update geospatial datasets, build data theme inventories, and evaluate new data needs
• Provide custom maps and spatial analysis for users and specialized project teams
• Support land-related activities, including interpreting legal descriptions, verifying parcel data, and assisting with field data collection and processing

What you’ll need:

• Enrollment in a graduate program, or status as a senior planning to begin graduate school
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• An interest in applying geospatial technologies to real-world utility and energy challenges
• Ideally completed coursework or in progress: Applied/Advanced GIS, Internet Geospatial Science, Interpretation of Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing, GPS Surveying & Mapping, GIS Programming
• (Preferred) Additional coursework in: Plane Surveying, Legal Aspects of Boundary Surveying, Surveying Computations, Environmental Assessment, Landscape Analysis

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.