GIS Analyst

Arora Engineers, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arora Engineers, Inc. is seeking a professional GIS Analyst to develop GIS solutions for airports and government entities. You will manage geographic data, create maps, and build dashboards while working with a GIS team and independent in a time‑driven environment.

The role emphasizes data quality, metadata production, and GIS standards adherence, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to projects across transportation and land-use domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.
• 3 years of professional GIS experience preferred; internships considered.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online).
• Experience creating, editing, managing, and analyzing spatial data, maps, and geodatabases.

Responsibilities

• Produces and maintains geographic data and graphics for GIS projects.
• Develops scripts for data analysis and systems integration.
• Reviews GIS data quality and recommends improvements.
• Develops GIS databases following standards.
• Produces metadata and maps from data assets.
• Collects and processes GPS data; creates dashboards as needed.
• Stays current with GIS software trends and performs ongoing training.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

B.S./B.A. in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Arora Engineers, Inc., a growing, dynamic engineering company, is seeking a professional GIS Analyst. The successful candidate will have technical knowledge of GIS and the development of GIS solutions for airports and state and local government. This position will require a candidate that is an independent thinking, self-motivated, and is able to manage their time with limited supervision.

Overall Responsibility: Responsible for the production and maintenance of geographic data and working with the GIS team to provide solutions to our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produces and maintains geographic data and graphics for GIS projects.
• Develops and manages scripts for data analysis and systems integration
• Reviews the adequacy and quality of GIS data and makes recommendation for specific types of improvement
• Develops GIS databases following GIS standards.
• Produces metadata.
• Performs basic data maintenance to correct data issues.
• Compiles and updates mapping/cartographic data to determine land use, elevation, and general relationship of existing physical features.
• Produces maps.
• Collects, valuates, and processes GPS data.
• Develops dashboards of geospatial data as needed for projects.
• Participates in ongoing training and career development activities.
• Stays current with GIS software trends.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Supports opportunities to learn about GIS abilities and possibilities.
• Performs related work as required.
• Represents Arora at local networking events.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional GIS experience preferred; relevant internship or academic project experience may be considered.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience creating, editing, managing, and analyzing spatial data, maps, and geodatabases.