GIS Specialist — Cartography & Data for Water Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) with match

Stock ownership opportunity

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a GIS Specialist to support the Geospatial Group by developing maps, managing geospatial data for permitting and engineering projects, and performing geospatial analyses.

As you grow, you’ll apply your expertise to science and engineering studies across disciplines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative GIS solutions and data-driven outcomes. The role emphasizes data quality, cartography, and scalable GIS workflows.

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 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.

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 allows

Skills

Cartography

Geospatial analysis

Data management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science with geospatial component

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

Field Maps Designer

Survey123

Leaflet

GDAL/GRASS GIS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a GIS Specialist to support the Geospatial Group by developing maps, managing geospatial data for permitting and engineering projects, and performing geospatial analyses.

As you grow, you’ll apply your expertise to science and engineering studies across disciplines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative GIS solutions and data-driven outcomes. The role emphasizes data quality, cartography, and scalable GIS workflows.