Consultant, Geospatial Scientist

Consultant, Geospatial Scientist – Portland, OR 2 days ago • Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you ready to take your GIS expertise to the next level? At ERM, you’ll work alongside the largest dedicated team of environmental, health, and safety professionals in the world. We partner with the most dynamic companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, chemicals, and oil & gas to solve their toughest environmental challenges. This is your chance to make a real impact while advancing your career in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. Why This Role Matters Environmental data and geospatial insights are at the heart of ERM’s mission to help clients achieve sustainability and compliance goals. As a mid‑Level GIS Specialist in Portland, OR, you’ll play a critical role in transforming complex environmental data into actionable solutions that drive smarter decisions for global organizations. What Your Impact Is Deliver high‑quality GIS solutions that support environmental planning, permitting, impact assessments, and remediation projects. Innovate by automating workflows and building web/mobile applications that enhance efficiency and data visualization. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure GIS deliverables exceed client expectations. Push boundaries by integrating new technologies and improving existing tools to expand ERM’s digital capabilities. Required Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Programming, Natural Sciences, or related field. Or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years of professional GIS experience, ideally in an environmental context. Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Web App Builder. Experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Online web maps and custom web apps. Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics in deliverables. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment. Self‑motivated, adaptable, and resourceful with a problem‑solving mindset. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Advanced degree or GIS/database certifications. Familiarity with environmental databases (e.g., EarthSoft’s EQuIS). Advanced data management skills, including SQL enterprise geodatabases. Experience creating Python geoprocessing tools for ArcGIS Pro. Expertise with Esri mobile apps (Collector, Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboard). Knowledge of soil/groundwater data interpretation and remediation design concepts. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain geospatial data, maps, and web‑based applications. Publish and manage ArcGIS web services integrated with environmental databases. Organize and manage project data following industry best practices. Automate GIS workflows to improve efficiency and maintain data quality. Explore and implement new technologies to enhance digital capabilities. Collaborate with scientists and GIS specialists on diverse projects, adapting to evolving client needs. Who We Are As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM #J-18808-Ljbffr