Entry-Level GIS Analyst

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Training and mentoring

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a GIS Analyst to join the Los Angeles team. You’ll perform data reduction and map creation using Esri ArcGIS to support diverse client deliverables across environmental, site/civil, geotechnical, and transportation disciplines.

The role focuses on designing and maintaining GIS databases, performing QA/QC, and creating data products. 0–2 years’ experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• 0-2 years of work-related experience.
• Strong understanding of cartographic principles, spatial data concepts, projection systems, data management, digital map production, and QA/QC.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro including desktop extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst).
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from multiple sources and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Data reduction, analysis and map creation.
• Design and maintain project GIS databases and data catalogs.
• Create customized analyses using soil, terrain, hydrological, topographic and geologic data for planning and design.
• Review reports, assess quality, and revise as needed.
• QA/QC of project data; create data products for infrastructure planning.
• Create GIS visuals by interpreting incomplete data and producing mapping outputs.
• Run spatial analyses to inform current and future project states.
• Train field staff on ArcGIS Online/Portal and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to select visualization software.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Data analysis

QA/QC

GIS data management

Cartography

GPS data collection

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online/Portal

ArcGIS Pro extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst)

UAS/drone data capture

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a GIS Analyst to join its collaborative team in Los Angeles, CA (near Studio City). This individual will serve a key function in providing data reduction and map creation using Esri’s ArcGIS suite of products to support client deliverables. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support Langan’s growing use of GIS applications across multiple disciplines, including environmental, site/civil, geotechnical, transportation, natural resources, landscape architecture and survey.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for data reduction, analysis and map creation;
• Design and maintain project GIS database(s) to keep all project specific data organized and cataloged;
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to create customized analysis on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects;
• Design and maintain project GIS database(s) to keep all project specific data organized and cataloged;
• Review computer generated reports, assess the quality, and make the appropriate revisions;
• Create customized procedures and perform QA/QC of project related data;
• Create data products for various infrastructure planning initiatives;
• Create GIS visuals by interpreting incomplete data and information;
• Run spatial analysis on project specific data to provide a clearer picture of the current and future state of the project;
• Apply knowledge of ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Portal to train and develop solutions for field staff;
• Consult with project teams and advise on the selection of visualization software and convert any existing data into the appropriate format; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering;
• 0-2 years of work-related experience;
• Strong understanding of cartographic principles, spatial data concepts, projection systems, data management, digital map production, hard copy presentations, and quality assurance/quality control;
• Demonstrated experience working with ArcGIS Pro including desktop extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3d Analyst, etc.);
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from many sources, including field data and online data sources, and to clearly communicate ideas to others, including those who have only a basic knowledge of GIS;
• Understanding of ArcGIS for Server and web services. Ability to create mobile and web applications with ArcGIS Online;
• Ability to create high-quality cartographic products suitable for client deliverables;
• Ability to collect, process, and evaluate GPS data;
• Experience with UAS/drone technology and data capture practices;
• Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabase design structure and management, as well as general database knowledge, including the manipulation of tabular data in GIS, summarizing, joining, and linking related data;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Access;
• Proven organization and problem solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• much more!

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