GIS Specialist

Barge Design Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a GIS Specialist to join their dynamic Innovation Solution Center team. This role involves collaborating with project managers and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial solutions and analyses. You will leverage your expertise in GIS technologies and data visualization to create impactful maps and graphics for clients. The firm values teamwork, integrity, and excellence, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about geospatial science and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Ownership

Great Place to Work Certification

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a GIS Specialist or Analyst.
• Familiarity with spatial data acquisition and management techniques.
• Proficiency in geospatial data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geospatial data to support various client projects.
• Create high-quality maps and data visualizations for deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to enhance GIS capabilities.

Skills

Geospatial Analysis

Spatial Data Management

Problem Solving

Technical Skills in ArcGIS

Data Visualization

Stakeholder Engagement

Coding in Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Science

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

CAD Software

BIM Software

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions, Inc is seeking a GIS Specialist to add to the Innovation Solution Center (ISC). The GIS Specialist will be dynamic contributor to the Barge Innovation Solution Center Team and will have responsibility in the following areas:

• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and designers to execute spatial solutions and sound modern GIS practices into our deliverables.
• Responsible for analyzing geospatial data to support a variety of client projects.
• Provide professional guidance and subject matter expertise to staff.

Responsibilities:

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to document project requirements
• Collect, organize, and maintain spatial datasets from various sources
• Conduct geospatial analyses to support project planning, design, and implementation
• Create high-quality maps, graphics, and data visualizations for client deliverables
• Collaborate with project teams to create and revise GIS deliverables
• Stay up to date on emerging GIS technologies, trends, and best practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's GIS capabilities

Expectations:

• Deliver high-quality, accurate, and visually appealing GIS deliverables on time
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the firm's geospatial capabilities
• Maintain detailed documentation and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Adhere to all project management protocols and quality standards
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities
• Assist staff across the department and organization

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a GIS Specialist or Analyst
• Familiarity with spatial data acquisition, management, and analysis techniques
• Ability to translate complex geospatial data into clear, actionable insights
• Experience integrating GIS data and mapping capabilities into diverse project workflows
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience gathering requirements and engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Technical skills in ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite and related extensions
• Proficiency in spatial data manipulation, geoprocessing, and analysis
• Ability to create custom maps, visualizations, and dashboards for client deliverables
• Experience with relational databases and spatial data management
• Familiarity with remote sensing, LiDAR, and other geospatial data collection methods
• Knowledge of cartographic principles and spatial data standards
• Coding skills in languages like Python, R, or JavaScript for GIS automation will be considered but are not required
• Knowledge and understanding of on-prem or cloud-based hosting, network protocols, and system architecture
• Knowledge of Asset Management principles and CMMS systems
• Comfort working with CAD, BIM, and other engineering/design software

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
  

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled