GIS Specialist

Mott MacDonald; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our water and wastewater GIS team. In this position you will work closely with project team members to assist in the collection, design, creation and maintenance of geospatial data.

The role emphasizes producing spatial data, high-quality geospatial products, field data collection with GPS, GIS analysis, and supporting asset management activities while leveraging ArcGIS and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrable competence with ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey 123, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Suite, GPS technologies.
• Experience or education related to ArcGIS Enterprise, AutoCAD, Microstation; basic programming/scripting in Python, Javascript and HTML5 is beneficial.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and apply previous instructions to current tasks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce spatial and non-spatial data with technical accuracy.
• Create high-quality geospatial products using cartographic principles and standards.
• Identify and solve technical problems under supervision.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and mobile technologies.
• Carry out GIS analyses and generate GIS deliverables.
• Support customer GIS needs and asset management activities.

Skills

ArcGIS Online

Field Maps

Survey 123

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Suite

GPS technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

AutoCAD

Microstation

Python

Javascript

HTML5

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our water and wastewater GIS team. In this position you will work closely with project team members to assist in the collection, design, creation and maintenance of geospatial data.

Responsibilities:

• Produce spatial and non-spatial data while ensuring technical accuracy and logical consistency in data processing and outputs.
• Produce high‑quality geospatial products by employing cartographic principles, industry standards, and custom solutions.
• Identify and solve technical problems under supervision.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and mobile technologies.
• Daily activities include:
• Utility and municipal data entry and corrections
• Conducting GIS analysis
• Generating GIS deliverables
• Supporting customer GIS needs
• Conduct field data collection
• Support asset management activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstrable competence with: ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey 123, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Suite, GPS technologies
• Experience or education related to: ArcGIS Enterprise, AutoCAD, Microstation and basic programming/scripting using Python, Javascript and HTML 5 are beneficial.
• Must be very well organized, detail oriented, and possess strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and apply previous instructions to current tasks
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be outgoing, forward‑thinking, an effective communicator, and energetic.
• Have a passion for GIS technology and keep abreast of current GIS trends and apply them to existing projects.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with underground utilities, hydraulic modeling and asset management.
• ESRI Certifications

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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