Senior GIS Lead: Hydrology & Environmental Modeling

Webuildidaho; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

McMillen Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist with over 10 years of experience to lead geospatial workflows in hydropower and environmental projects. Key responsibilities include managing large datasets, developing geodatabases, and ensuring high-quality cartographic outputs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, and experience with hydrologic and geomorphic datasets. The compensation package ranges from $47 to $76 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying GIS in engineering or environmental projects.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro or QGIS required.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic and geomorphic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS workflows for hydropower and environmental compliance projects.
• Manage and QA/QC large spatial datasets for various disciplines.
• Develop geodatabases and automated workflows for efficient analyses.

Skills

GIS and spatial analysis

Project management

Data management

Cartography

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science

Master’s degree or graduate GIS certificate

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

ModelBuilder

Python

SQL

Job description

McMillen Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist with over 10 years of experience to lead geospatial workflows in hydropower and environmental projects. Key responsibilities include managing large datasets, developing geodatabases, and ensuring high-quality cartographic outputs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, and experience with hydrologic and geomorphic datasets. The compensation package ranges from $47 to $76 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.