GIS Analyst I

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plans

ESOP

Job summary

Halff is seeking a GIS Analyst I in our Austin, TX office for new graduates graduating in December 2026 or May 2027. You will collect, analyze, and present geospatial data across varied projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to support decision-making and project execution.

The role emphasizes teamwork, self-motivation, and a culture of collaboration within a local group, offering growth opportunities and work flexibility in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile geospatial information for various projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, validate, interpret, and present geospatial data.
• Create maps and figures from geospatial information to support projects.

Skills

GIS principles

Esri software

ArcGIS Pro

Python

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcMap 10.8

ArcGIS Pro 2.9+

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.

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.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

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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