Intermediate GIS Analyst

WSP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a GIS Analyst in our Austin, TX office to support the Mapping & Analysis team. You will contribute to routing/siting analyses for natural gas pipelines and high voltage lines, handle spatial data, create maps, and maintain geodatabases while collaborating with technical staff and project managers.

The role requires a GIS-focused Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years using ArcGIS, with experience in environmental permitting processes and cartography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Resource Management, or related field with a specialization in GIS.
• 1 to 3 years professional experience with ArcGIS.
• Consulting experience with linear utility routing and siting projects.
• Experience providing GIS analysis for a State and/or Federal environmental process.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS data collection & processing software.
• Presentation-quality cartographic skills (portfolio welcome).
• Analytical skills and experience with research techniques, modeling, scanning and digitizing files, and maintaining records/databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide mapping and analysis support for routing and siting, impact assessment, and analysis for natural gas pipelines and high voltage electric transmission lines.
• Support for projects including spatial data collection, evaluation, compilation, creation, conversion, querying, processing, analysis, and cartographic design/map production.
• Perform practical geodatabase design, creation, maintenance, and metadata/documentation; support coordinate/projection issues.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with input and analysis on low-level threat mitigation, master planning, and permitting activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, CADD, and other technicians to execute project work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and policies; manage resources responsibly.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Resource Management, or related field with GIS specialization

Tools

ArcGIS

Trimble GPS data collection & Processing

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS Online

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a GIS Analyst to support our Mapping & Analysis team in our Austin, TX office. The selected candidate would join a team of more than 2000 environmental professionals across the U.S. Through our Earth & Environment Division, WSP provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of siting/routing, air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources throughout our many offices located across the country and internationally.

Your Impact

• Provide mapping and analysis support for routing and siting, impact assessment, and analysis for natural gas pipelines and high voltage electric transmission lines.
• Pprovide support for projects including:
  • Spatial data collection
  • Evaluation
  • Compilation
  • Creation
  • Conversion
  • Cuerying
  • Processing
  • Analysis
  • cartographic design and map production
• Perform practical Geodatabase design, creation, and maintenance; compile metadata and data documentation; and provide technical support for coordinate/projection on information and related issues.
• Assist technical staff and project managers by offering input and analysis with low-level threat mitigation activities, master planning, and permitting activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams, CADD, and other technicians in executing project work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Resource Management, or related field with a specialization in GIS
• 1 to 3 years professional experience with ArcGIS
• Consulting experience with linear utility routing and siting projects
• Experience providing GIS analysis for a State and/or Federal environmental process
• Trimble GPS data collection & Processing Software
• Presentation-quality cartographic skills (portfolio examples are welcome)
• Analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases with assigned projects required.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Candidate should be a self-starter with the desire and ability to take the lead on a task and possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Strong general computer skills (troubleshooting/problem solving)
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Education/Experience

• ArcPro experience
• AutoCAD or Microstation experience
• ArcGIS Online Experience

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