GIS-Driven Environmental Data Analyst

WSP Global Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Environmental Data Analytics Specialist for our Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR offices.

You will manipulate and analyze geographic and non-geographic data, revise GIS layers, and maintain data quality as part of the Environment, Remediation, and Water Team. You will work on multiple projects in a production-focused, team-based environment and prepare technical documentation and progress reports for meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or a related science field.
• Experience using ESRI's ArcGIS Pro (ArcMap, ArcCatalog).
• Basic familiarity with database development and management (MS Access and/or EQuIS).
• Basic familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, or Visual Basic).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Office, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Good organizational and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, data management and analysis, and develop automated data management processes.
• Revise existing GIS layers and create new layers following standards.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurement and documentation.
• Assist with basic professional environmental science work related to ecological systems and water resources.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously within time and budget constraints.
• Contribute in a production-oriented team environment.
• Prepare technical documentation of project requirements, procedures, execution, and implementation plans.
• Maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data.
• Assist in preparing analytical and monthly progress reports for meetings.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds and conduct; follow policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

ArcCatalog

MS Access

EQuIS

Python

R

Visual Basic

Excel

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Environmental Data Analytics Specialist for our Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR offices.

You will manipulate and analyze geographic and non-geographic data, revise GIS layers, and maintain data quality as part of the Environment, Remediation, and Water Team. You will work on multiple projects in a production-focused, team-based environment and prepare technical documentation and progress reports for meetings.