Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Scientist

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate GIS Scientist to join their Portland office. This role involves using GIS analytical skills to prepare cartographic figures and maps for environmental and engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GIS software, particularly Esri products, and will be responsible for data manipulation, analysis, and project management. Join a collaborative team dedicated to pushing technical limits and finding innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible workplace and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible workplace model

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in GIS analysis and cartographic figure preparation.
• Experience with data manipulation and management in GIS environments.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality maps and GIS analysis for engineering projects.
• Manage GIS database design and data visualization tasks.

Skills

Esri GIS software

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Python programming

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS

Certification in Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Field Maps

Survey123

AutoCAD

Job description

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geospatial Analyst for our Portland, ME office. The successful applicant will support our team using GIS analytical skills to prepare cartographic figures and maps to support our environmental and engineering clients, and coordinate with project teams to develop products from imagery, LiDAR, and other geospatial sources. Programming and relational database experience is preferred as our ideal candidate will also engage with and support our dedicated data management team. The ideal candidates will have a BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, or equivalent degree or certification with around 3-5 years of experience.

We are interested in a candidate who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits and finding new solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals.

Your Impact

• Will perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, management and analysis, cartography, and develop/use automated GIS processes using a variety of software environments.
• Will work in a production-oriented environment as part of a team.
• Will create high quality maps, GIS analysis, and data for reports to support a variety of Engineering and Environmental projects.
• Manage projects related to GIS database design and management, qualitative/quantitative analysis, mapping, and data visualization
• Maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data.
• Serve as a mentor to junior GIS staff and allocate and review project tasks
• Communicate with project team members to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Engage other Subject Matter Experts and technical support staff as needed
• Participate in client meetings, when required
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related degree/certification.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal)
• General awareness of AutoCAD, Python, Visual Basic, Arcade, R, or SQL programming.
• Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases with assigned projects required.
• Creative problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with presenting GIS findings/results in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Working proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, assorted field applicable technologies, web mapping applications and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Customization of GIS software using Python
• Familiarity with non-GIS engineering software
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL-Server or EQuIS
• Experience with FEMA RiskMAP
• CAD/BIM/Digital Engineering Application Experience
• Experience with ArcGIS Arcade
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed (less than 5% travel anticipated)
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Information Technology

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  Professional Services

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