GIS Specialist

AECOM; Chelmsford (MA); Remote; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I for employment. The candidate will use Esri’s ArcGIS suite on environmental and engineering projects. This role begins ASAP and involves data creation, QA, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in GIS or related field and US citizenship. Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD is preferred, with strong communication skills to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or related field; US Citizenship required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Execute GIS projects from basic to moderate scope with oversight.
• Develop databases and mapping outputs for reports and deliverables.
• Create and organize GIS data for analysis and presentation.
• QA GIS data and graphic components.
• Provide GIS data to clients and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with GIS specialists and project managers.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Portal

AutoCAD

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - Chelmsford, MA - 250 Apollo Dri
• Compensation: USD 25.48 - USD 30.76 - hourly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist I for employment. The appropriately qualified applicant will use Esri’s ArcGIS suite of products on a wide variety of environmental and engineering projects.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Independently executes and delivers GIS projects varying from basic to moderate to significant scopes and complexity.
• Develop databases and various mapping outputs to support reports and other project deliverables.
• Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes.
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components.
• Use concepts, practices, and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project documentation, including quality control documentation.
• Work directly with Level I/II/III/IV GIS Specialists and Project Managers.
• Assist field teams with field mapping preparation, field data collection/data extraction and other related activities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field, and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communications skills and ability to independently manage workload schedules.
• Relevant year/sof GIS or other relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal and/or other relevant ArcGIS software and an understanding of the ESRI suite of products.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Technical knowledge of geographic concepts, including coordinate systems, data collection methods, spatial data management, analysis, data visualization and cartographic design.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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