GIS Analyst I

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

401(k) Plan

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking new graduates entering December 2026 or May 2027 for a GIS Analyst I in the Austin, TX office.

The role involves collecting and compiling geospatial information, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and presenting geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution. The GIS Analyst I will create maps from geospatial information and support projects through GIS analysis, data management, and professional communication with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Experience with latest Esri GIS software versions such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher.
• Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data.
• Demonstrated teamwork to collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of GIS principles and applications in the engineering consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Esri GIS software for data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Work with various data sources and spatial data formats.
• Perform geospatial analysis techniques including spatial statistics and 3D visualization.
• Integrate CAD data with GIS formats and conversions.
• Create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases and attribute schemas.
• QA/QC implementation and topology familiarity.
• Apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges.
• Communicate complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

GIS concepts

Esri GIS software

Spatial data formats

Geospatial analysis

CAD data integration

Geodatabases design

QA/QC

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geography / GIS / Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcMap 10.8

ArcGIS Pro 2.9+

Model Builder

Python

Job description

GIS Analyst

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a GIS Analyst I in the Austin, TX office. The desired candidate would enjoy working on a variety of types of projects with other industry professionals and be both team-oriented and self-motivated. Our culture is built around the team environment and collaboration within a local group to help support growth and work flexibility.

A GIS Analyst I collects and compiles geospatial information for various projects. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, validate, interpret, and present geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution. They will create maps and figures from geospatial information in various formats to support projects.

What you will do:

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, concepts, and applications in the engineering consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Esri GIS software, for data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster datasets) and ability to work with various data sources.
• Experience with geospatial analysis techniques, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and 3D visualization.
• Familiarity with CAD data integration and conversion between GIS and CAD formats.
• Ability to create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases, including attribute schema design.
• QA/QC implementation and familiarity with topology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively present complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (New graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated experience with latest version of Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher.
• Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis.

The Halff Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Advantage:

• Halff began using GIS in 1987 to support the Texas Superconducting Super Collider project.
• As a member of the Esri Partner Network, as well as being an Esri Hosted Solution Provider, Halff has the resources to deliver the full suite of ArcGIS solutions.
• Halff has extensive experience with developing custom GIS solutions.

Learn more about Halff's GIS services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services:

• Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment
• Geodatabase Design and Planning
• Surface Modeling and Terrain Analysis
• Imagery Classification and Feature Extraction
• Mobile Deployments and Integrations
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Web and Geodatabase Hosting
• Geospatial Analysis for all Industries
• GIS Strategic Planning
• Staff Augmentation

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, and Arizona. For a full list of our location, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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