The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Posted
- Sep 28
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking a GIS student to join our Salt Lake City, Utah, team for a temporary, on-site position during summer 2027. In this role, you will support our project teams by creating report map figures; performing analyses of raster and vector data; managing databases; working with ArcGIS Online applications; and obtaining and processing publicly available spatial datasets.
A successful person in this role is detail-oriented, thorough, and organized. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and can work independently as well as collaboratively with project teams and other GIS specialists to meet client and project needs.
What you'd do
- Map and figure creation: develop clear, accurate maps and figures for project reports and presentations using ArcGIS Pro.
- Spatial data analysis and development: perform analyses, georeferencing, and digitizing of raster and vector data using standard Esri ArcGIS extensions.
- Database management: maintain and organize geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Quality control: review and verify data and cartographic outputs for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaboration: work closely with project teams and GIS specialists to deliver high-quality results.
What you get
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
- Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
- Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
About Barr
Compensation: anticipated range of $22.66–$25.78/hour. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. This position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. #LI-Hybrid #Handshake At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career.
- Starts
- 2026-09-28