GIS Specialist

McMillen Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life, disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Geospatial Group to support scientific and engineering initiatives through cartography, geospatial analysis, data visualization, and spatial data management.

You will develop maps for permitting and engineering projects, independently manage GIS efforts across multiple projects, and contribute advanced geospatial solutions to multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of GIS/spatial analysis experience in eng/env science.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science with GIS component or credential.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience creating professional cartographic products.
• Knowledge of spatial projections and datums and geodatabases (ESRI, GeoPackage, JSON).
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, Arcade.
• Knowledge of GDAL/GRASS GIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional-quality maps and cartographic products using ArcGIS Pro
• Manage and organize geospatial datasets for engineering and permitting projects
• Perform geospatial analysis to support environmental, engineering, and scientific initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative GIS solutions
• Maintain GIS databases (including metadata) and ensure data quality and accuracy
• Develop surveys for field data collection using Field Maps Designer and Survey123
• Opportunities to develop web applications (e.g., ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Leaflet, and others) as time and interest allow

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Arcade (ESRI)

Geospatial analysis concepts

Spatial statistics

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science with GIS component

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

GDAL

GRASS GIS

Job description

GIS Specialist

McMillen Inc. is looking for a GIS Specialist to join our Geospatial Group. In this role, you will support scientific and engineering initiatives through cartography, geospatial analysis, data visualization, and spatial data management. Initially, you will develop maps and manage geospatial data for permitting and engineering projects. Over time, you will apply your expertise to a variety of science and engineering studies. You will independently manage GIS efforts across multiple projects while contributing advanced geospatial solutions to our multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional-quality maps and cartographic products using ArcGIS Pro
• Manage and organize geospatial datasets for engineering and permitting projects
• Perform geospatial analysis to support environmental, engineering, and scientific initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative GIS solutions
• Maintain GIS databases (including metadata) and ensure data quality and accuracy
• Develop surveys for field data collection using Field Maps Designer and Survey123
• Opportunities to develop web applications (e.g., ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Leaflet, and others) as time and interest allow

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience applying GIS and spatial analysis in support of engineering, hydrology, or environmental science projects
• Bachelor's degree in an environmental science field with an applied geospatial and GIS component or credential
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with ArcGIS Online and ESRI web-based applications
• Intermediate experience creating professional cartographic products
• Understanding of geospatial analysis concepts, including spatial statistics and the Spatial Analyst toolkit (or equivalent open-source tools)
• Knowledge of spatial projections and datums
• Experience working with geospatial data, including ESRI Geodatabases, KML, GeoPackage, JSON, elevation data (DEM, point clouds, TIN), and satellite imagery (Sentinel, Landsat), derived products (Land Cover/Classification)
• Strong curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new software and technologies
• Ability to support multiple technical disciplines and projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and convey technical concepts to varied audiences
• Strong organization and data management skills
• Knowledge of QGIS and Google Earth Engine preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Arcade (ESRI) preferred
• Familiarity with geospatial libraries such as GDAL and GRASS GIS preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $50,000 - $95,800 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.