Geomatics Analyst

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off for vacations and parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a highly motivated Geomatics Analyst to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team. This role is essential in providing geospatial solutions across the Midwest, primarily based in St. Louis, MO, while also available in our other locations including Chicago, IL.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, ethics, and quality standards. Benefits include a comprehensive suite focused on health and financial stability.

The expected salary ranges from $56,000 to $75,000, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in land surveying, lidar, or related field.
• 2-3 years’ experience with Revit and/or PLS CADD.
• Commitment to safety and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in geomatics practices.

Skills

Geomatics project operations

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with MS Office tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a geospatial related field (preferred)

Tools

Revit

PLS CADD

Esri ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently searching for a highly experienced and motivated Geomatics Analyst to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team. This position plays a critical role in delivering geospatial solutions across the Midwest. The preferred location for this position is St. Louis, MO, but can also be located in our other Midwest hub offices: Chicago, IL, or Kansas City, MO. The successful candidate will establish sound operational workflows that assist with future growth of our team.

Your Impact

• Foster collaboration across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, safety, and excellence within the Geomatics team.

Expertise

• Operations of geomatics projects in survey, UAS or crewed aircraft, image, lidar processing, aerotriangulation, orthorectification, feature data extraction, and/or GIS.
• Create and implement workflow and documented work instructions on critical tasks.
• Assist in generation of cost estimates, scheduling and technical deliverables.
• Demonstrate familiarity and understanding of applicable standards, regulations, and QA/QC procedures.
• Track status and milestones across major projects and pursuits, including support from other regions.

Operational Excellence

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in geomatics practices. Lead initiatives to enhance project delivery, quality, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with internal departments and subconsultants to optimize performance.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 3+ years of related experience including any of the following roles: land surveying, lidar, remote sensing, or related field.
• 2‑3 years’ experience with Revit and/or PLS CADD.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geospatial related field.
• Experience with the following tasks: lidar point classification, scan to BIM, UAS flight and processing, aerotriangulation, orthorectification, stereo or 2D feature extraction.
• Experience in power and utility sectors.
• Experience with CAD and geospatial data processing software.
• Experience with the following applications: Esri ArcGIS Pro, TopoDOT, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Civil 3D, Terrasolid suite, Hexagon Geospatial, KLT Atlas, Trimble Business Center.
• Industry certifications such as those from organizations like ASPRS, GISCI.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Illinois only): $56,000 – $75,000. WSP reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.