GIS Specialist I

AECOM; Karnataka; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Karnataka, India, is looking for a Graduate GIS Consultant/Analyst to join their Geospatial Team. The successful candidate will support various projects using GIS and spatial data skills while developing technical competencies.

This role offers hands-on experience with geospatial workflows, requiring a BA/BS in GIS, Geography, or a related field, and up to 2 years of experience. It's ideal for those with an interest in environmental projects and familiarity with UK standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork and the application of innovative GIS solutions for client and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience with a qualifying BA/BS degree.
• Basic understanding of cartography and ArcGIS Pro interface.
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Extract and provide GIS data from repositories to support project teams.
• Perform high-accuracy data entry and digitizing.
• Prepare standard map templates and basic data visualizations.

Skills

GIS data skills

Technical GIS communication

Data entry and digitizing

Spatial data structures

Education

BA/BS degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Basic Excel/tabular data management

Job description

As a Graduate GIS Consultant/Analyst within the Geospatial Team, you will support the delivery of a wide range of projects through the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data skills, while continuing to develop your technical and consultancy capabilities.

Using the Esri technology stack (mobile, desktop and web), alongside ETL tools such as FME, you will assist in the collection, management and processing of geospatial data, and contribute to the production of maps, analyses and other spatial outputs to support project teams.

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience of geospatial workflows and tools, support efficient and high‑quality project delivery while building your understanding of industry best practice as part of a collaborative team environment.

Working closely with GIS Leads, Project Managers and technical specialists, you will develop strong working relationships and grow your confidence in applying geospatial solutions, supporting the needs of clients and stakeholders.

Strong preference for experience supporting UK‑based environmental programs (e.g., linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, carbon capture & storage, master planning, permitting & environmental impact assessments).

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and provide GIS data from internal and external repositories to support project teams.
• Perform high‑accuracy data entry and digitizing, incorporating geographical features with tabular information.
• Prepare standard map templates and basic data visualizations for internal project reviews.
• Assist in routine data cleaning, attribute updates, and coordinate system transformations.
• Apply established practices and procedures to ensure all work meets the company’s Technical Quality Review (TQR) standards.
• Participate in technical communities and training to build proficiency in the enterprise GIS stack.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience required with a qualifying BA/BS degree.
• Basic understanding of spatial data structures, cartography, and the ArcGIS Pro interface.
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written, with emphasis on technical GIS communication.

Technical Stack

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online.
• Basic Excel/tabular data management.

Preferred / Desirable

• Environment sector experience spanning linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, carbon capture & storage, hydrogen, nuclear, airports, marine, master planning, permitting & environmental impact assessments.
• Experience working on UK projects, including familiarity with UK standards, regulations, and delivery contexts.
• Familiarity with open‑source geospatial (e.g., QGIS, GeoPandas) and cloud/web GIS patterns.

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