Intermediate GIS Analyst

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Job summary

WSP USA’s Mapping & Analysis team in Austin, TX seeks a GIS Analyst to support routing, siting, and environmental projects. You will perform geospatial analysis, create maps, and contribute to data collection and quality control within a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of ArcGIS experience, strong cartographic skills, and the ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams on projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field, specialization in GIS.
• 1–3 years of professional experience with ArcGIS.
• Consulting experience with linear utility routing and siting projects.
• Experience providing GIS analysis for state/federal environmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mapping and analysis support for routing and siting of pipelines and transmission lines.
• Support for projects: spatial data collection, evaluation, compilation, creation, conversion, querying, processing, analysis, cartographic design.

Skills

ArcGIS

Geospatial analysis

Cartography

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in GIS/related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Job Description

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

About WSP

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.

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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.