Junior GIS Analyst: Shape Smart City Maps & Analyses

trtwo; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbyetOrbit is looking for a Junior GIS Analyst to support spatial data processing, cartographic production and geospatial analysis activities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on projects involving urban planning, environmental monitoring and infrastructure mapping.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for geospatial technologies to develop hands‑on skills in a real‑world operational environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geomatics or related field is required.
• Proficiency in at least one GIS platform (QGIS, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Desktop) is required.
• Basic understanding of coordinate reference systems, projections and spatial data formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, KML) is required.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis fundamentals: buffering, overlay, interpolation, network analysis is required.
• Basic proficiency in Python or R for data processing is a plus.
• Good written and spoken English (B2+); Italian is required.
• Attention to detail and organized data management approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage geospatial datasets from various sources (satellite imagery, drone surveys, open data portals)
• Create thematic maps, spatial analyses and cartographic outputs using GIS software
• Support data quality control, validation and metadata documentation
• Assist in the development of spatial databases and geodatabases
• Contribute to field data collection campaigns and GPS surveys when required
• Prepare technical reports and visual outputs for project deliverables
• Support senior analysts in spatial modelling and geostatistical analysis
• Maintain organized project file structures and version control of datasets

Skills

GIS platform proficiency

Python or R basics

Attention to detail

English (B2+)

Italian language

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Geography or related field

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro/Desktop

GPS data collection

PostGIS/SpatiaLite

Geodatabases

Job description

UrbyetOrbit is looking for a Junior GIS Analyst to support spatial data processing, cartographic production and geospatial analysis activities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on projects involving urban planning, environmental monitoring and infrastructure mapping.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for geospatial technologies to develop hands‑on skills in a real‑world operational environment.