GIS Consultant
WSP USA
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Job summary
WSP is seeking a Geospatial Consultant to support multidisciplinary projects in Water, Energy, Earth and Environment. You will deliver GIS outputs, develop web GIS apps using ArcGIS platforms, and manage data governance across local and enterprise geodatabases.
The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, continuous development, and occasional travel to other offices. Hybrid working in the UK is supported with opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
- Understanding of GIS principles and data management across sectors.
- Experience in desktop and web GIS with Esri tools.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
- Experience configuring web apps like Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D scenes, Survey123, and Field Maps.
- Skilled in building and automating workflows using FME Form (desktop).
- Proficient in FGDB and Enterprise Geodatabases; data integrity skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with GIS value delivery.
- Familiarity with publishing workflows to FME Flow (server).
- Working knowledge of Arcade, Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Awareness of DCOs and EIAs and how GIS informs decisions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver GIS outputs including spatial analysis and data management solutions using ArcGIS Pro, ETL tools, and best practices.
- Develop and maintain web GIS applications and platforms using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
- Ensure data integrity, governance and quality of spatial datasets.
- Design and maintain local and enterprise geodatabases for efficient storage and access.
- Deliver GIS outputs that meet standards, scope, and budget with high quality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor geospatial solutions.
- Share knowledge to strengthen the GIS team’s capability.
- Promote efficient working practices and value-driven services.
- Provide GIS expertise across the business as needed.
- Pursue continuous professional development and industry trends.
- Occasionally travel to other offices for business development and meetings.
Skills
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Job description
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
As a Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multidisciplinary projects across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of geospatial professionals committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our geospatial capabilities.
As part of the Environmental Consents team, you will support a variety of projects, including climate change adaptation, renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, resilient infrastructure, and water management, primarily through Development Consent Orders (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality are essential. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will prepare and manage digital data from various sources, conduct spatial analysis, and produce intuitive web applications and supporting figures.
You will play a key role in delivering project-related tasks, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard, consistently exceeding client expectations. You will also contribute to promoting our geospatial services both internally and externally.
Beyond the technical aspects, you will benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression. WSP is committed to your growth, offering networking opportunities and continuous learning to support your development and help advance your career.
Join us at WSP, where your curiosity is celebrated and your career can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future.
- Support multidisciplinary projects by delivering high-quality GIS outputs, spatial analysis and data management solutions using ArcGIS Pro, ETL tools and industry best practices.
- Contribute to innovative digital project delivery through the development and maintenance of web GIS applications and platforms, leveraging ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Ensure the integrity, quality and governance of spatial data by supporting the capture, validation and management of datasets produced both internally and by third parties.
- Assist in the design, development and maintenance of local and enterprise geodatabases, enabling efficient storage, management and accessibility of spatial information.
- Deliver GIS outputs that meet established standards, scope, and budget while consistently achieving exceptional quality and client satisfaction
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored geospatial solutions
- Share knowledge, ideas, and innovations to strengthen the technical capability of the GIS team
- Help shape efficient working practices that deliver industry-leading, best-value services to clients
- Provide GIS expertise across the business wherever needed
- Commit to continuous professional development to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
- Be prepared to travel occasionally to other offices for business development and project meetings
- Understanding of GIS principles and GI data management, with the ability to apply them across diverse sectors
- Experience in desktop and web GIS, including:
- Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
- Configuration of ArcGIS web applications such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D scenes, Survey123, and Field Maps
- Skilled in building and automating workflows using FME Form (desktop)
- Proficient in managing spatial data using File Geodatabases (FGDB) and Enterprise Geodatabases (EGDB), with experience in maintaining data access and integrity
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality and identifying opportunities to add value through GIS
- Familiarity with publishing workflows to FME Flow (server) for enterprise-level automation
- Working knowledge of scripting and development languages such as Arcade, Python, JavaScript, and SQL
- Awareness of DCOs and EIAs, and how GIS enables digital delivery and informed decision-making
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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