GIS Specialist

Waggoner Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Birmingham or Huntsville, AL offices. You will support project managers by delivering high-quality geospatial analyses, maps, and data visualizations for transportation, water, and environmental projects.

You will create GIS databases, integrate CAD data, and build tools to streamline workflows, while collaborating with engineering and environmental teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in GIS roles; internship or project-based experience considered.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions).
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) and integrating CAD with GIS.
• Knowledge of GPS data collection tools and mobile GIS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain GIS databases, perform data analysis, and produce high-quality maps and graphics.
• Support engineering and environmental teams with GIS deliverables for transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, and environmental projects.
• Collect, process, and integrate survey, CAD, and field data into GIS platforms.
• Develop custom GIS tools, applications, and workflows to improve efficiency and data visualization.
• Manage geospatial data from public and private sources to support project requirements.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support planning, modeling, and decision-making.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and exhibits using GIS outputs.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS tools and applications.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

GPS data collection

Mobile GIS apps

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Birmingham, AL

Compensation: $68,000 - $81,000 / year

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a GIS Specialist for our Birmingham or Huntsville, AL office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist the Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Create and maintain GIS databases, perform data analysis, and produce high-quality maps and graphics.
• Support engineering and environmental teams with GIS deliverables for transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, and environmental projects.
• Collect, process, and integrate survey, CAD, and field data into GIS platforms.
• Develop custom GIS tools, applications, and workflows to improve efficiency and data visualization.
• Manage geospatial data from public and private sources to support project requirements.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support planning, modeling, and decision-making.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and exhibits using GIS outputs.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS tools and applications.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in GIS roles; internship or project-based experience considered.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions).
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) and integrating CAD with GIS.
• Knowledge of GPS data collection tools and mobile GIS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.