Senior or Principal GIS Analyst

WorleyParsons; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal GIS Analyst to leverage GIS expertise in brown field environments and pipeline projects. This role involves developing and maintaining geospatial datasets, conducting spatial analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and decision-making through innovative GIS solutions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the future of energy and resources.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of GIS experience in oil and gas and pipeline industry.
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Suite and spatial databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze geospatial datasets for pipeline projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through spatial data.

Skills

GIS expertise

Spatial analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Field data collection

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Suite

SQL

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Oracle Spatial

Python

ModelBuilder

FME

Job description

Job Description - Senior or Principal GIS Analyst (DEN0074)

Senior or Principal GIS Analyst - DEN0074

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job

: Geomatics

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Level : Experienced

Job Posting

: Apr 8, 2025

Unposting Date

: May 9, 2025

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal GIS Analyst with expertise in brown field environments and pipeline projects to join our team. The ideal candidate will leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support asset management, regulatory compliance, spatial analysis, operational efficiency, design and routing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze geospatial datasets related to existing brown field assets.
• Develop and maintain WebMaps.
• Develop, maintain and analyze geospatial datasets to support the design of new assets and routing on new pipelines.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support pipeline routing, risk assessment, and integrity management.
• Integrate GIS with asset management systems, SCADA, and other enterprise applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (PHMSA, EPA, state/local regulations) through spatial data analysis and reporting.
• Provide mapping and cartographic support for engineering, geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory teams.
• Develop and implement GIS-based solutions for operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Ability to develop GIS strategies and best practices to enhance operational decision-making and long-term planning.
• Ability to perform field data collection and verification using GPS and mobile GIS applications.
• Manage enterprise GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, geotechnical, environmental specialists, land specialists, and IT professionals.
• Train and support end users on GIS applications and tools.
• Stay up to date with emerging GIS technologies, trends, and industry best practices to drive innovation.

What you will bring:

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in GIS within the oil and gas and pipeline industry.
• Previous experience supporting pipeline routing / pipeline projects.
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Experience with spatial databases (SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial).
• Knowledge of pipeline integrity management, right-of-way (ROW) analysis, and HCA/MCA determinations.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (PHMSA, EPA, FERC, etc.).
• Ability to develop and automate geospatial workflows using Python, ModelBuilder, or FME.
• Strong understanding of remote sensing, GPS data collection, and UAV applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in the Englewood/Denver, CO area.
• Salary: $92,247 - $140,069 commensurate with experience.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred:

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.