Associate GIS Consultant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP with company match up to

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC seeks an Associate GIS Consultant to join the DTS team in Roseville, MN. You will contribute as a strong independent GIS professional focused on data management, spatial analysis, and delivering GIS solutions using Esri tools. Master’s level GIS training is preferred and experience with asset management workflows is a plus.

You will collaborate with a GIS team, estimate efforts with PMs, and develop geospatial solutions while supporting client needs and learning new technologies quickly.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in GIS, Geography or equivalent educational background and experience
• 2+ years of professional GIS experience with increasing independence
• Advanced understanding of Esri tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online & Enterprise
• Experience conducting spatial analysis with vector/raster workflows and applying results
• Experience using Python for geospatial automation
• Arcade in ArcGIS Pro/Experience Builder/Dashboards/Web Maps
• Knowledge of geospatial data in PostgreSQL/PostGIS or SQL Server
• Understanding of open-source GIS tools to solve spatial problems

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration as part of a GIS team to deliver complex geospatial solutions as requested
• Work with project managers and technical leads to estimate level of effort for upcoming work
• Develop GIS solutions as assigned
• Provide clear and concise task status updates on scrum calls
• Be polite and responsive to client requests
• Learn new technologies and concepts quickly

Skills

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography

Master's degree in GIS (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python

Arcade

Experience Builder

Dashboards

Web Maps

PostgreSQL / PostGIS

SQL Server

Job description

• Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an Associate GIS Consultant to join our DTS team in the Roseville, MN office. At RESPEC, a GIS Consultant is a strong independent contributor in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, cartography, and overall GIS solution delivery. You have solid foundational knowledge in geospatial concepts and best practices. You are comfortable applying Esri ArcGIS Pro advanced tools from the desktop as well as working within ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise to develop Esri web apps and publish feature services. Experience supporting asset management initiatives, including spatially enabled inventories, data quality improvement, system integration, and workflows that help clients manage infrastructure and operational assets is preferred.

As a GIS Consultant, you will operate within the Data and Technology Services (DTS) market sector of RESPEC. This role is well suited for candidates with a Master of GIS or similar advanced GIS training who can apply sound technical judgment across a range of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration as part of a GIS team to deliver complex geospatial solutions as requested
• Work alongside project managers and technical leads to estimate level of effort for upcoming work
• Develop GIS solutions as assigned
• Provide clear and concise task status updates on scrum calls
• Be polite and responsive to client requests
• Learn new technologies and concepts quickly

About You:

• You are looking for a team where you can grow as a mid-level GIS professional and deepen your consulting experience
• You are comfortable speaking directly with clients, gathering requirements, and leading demonstrations
• You can independently manage GIS tasks, including dataset design, spatial analysis using vector and raster data.
• You enjoy designing and developing practical geospatial solutions that support client business needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum BA/BS in GIS, Geography or equivalent educational background and experience
• 2+ years of professional GIS experience, including work that demonstrates increasing independence and exposure operational GIS applications
• Advanced understanding of Esri’s geospatial tools, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise
• Demonstrated experience conducting spatial analysis, including complex vector and raster workflows, with the ability to apply results to real-world planning, operations, or asset management needs
• Experience using Python for geospatial process automation
• Ability to leverage Arcade in ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Web Maps, etc.
• Knowledge managing geospatial data using relational databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS or SQL Server)
• Understanding of open-source GIS tools and software to solve spatial problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of GIS degree strongly preferred
• Experience supporting asset management programs, including asset inventories, data governance, condition or inspection workflows, and integration of GIS with enterprise asset management systems
• FAA Part 107 Drone License and familiarity with Imagery and LiDAR derivative products.
• Experience applying GIS to engineering
• Experience using REST APIs, ETLs, and GET/POST requests
• Familiarity with setting up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for efficient code development.
• Strong understanding of Esri Enterprise architecture, including deployments, services definitions, distributed collaborations, and enterprise data management, with experience managing users, permissions, and system integrations

Additional Information

Compensation:Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package.RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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