GIS Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled GIS Analyst to join our team at WSP. As a GIS Analyst, you will play a key role in providing technical assistance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing geographical and tabular data to illustrate and determine spatial relationships as it pertains to client projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technical staff with spatial mapping, discovering patterns and trends, and developing mapping applications and tools at the intersection of data analysis, programming, and cartography.
• Generate accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams.
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization.
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications.
• Assist with performing GIS surveys and reports from field sites for project research and investigation.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, compiling documentation, and analysis of incoming and existent data.
• Model and prepare topographic maps, graphs, and tabular data using GPS, aerial photographs, and other tools and data to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical and geographic sensitivities.
• Perform basic professional GIS work relating to conducting investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information relating to digital mapping, merging topographical data with external data, identifying the characteristics and conditions of a site, and determining the authenticity of spatial data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.
• Assist with researching and illustrating the geography of project sites, as well as assisting with public exhibits relating to projects.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior GIS experience.
• Experience with ESRI's Arc GIS platform.
• Experience with GIS field equipment, plotting coordinates, and data collection.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Recent graduate in an accredited GIS, Environmental Science, Planning, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Python, Visual Basic, Arcade, or SQL programming.

About WSP

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, with world-class expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), climate resiliency and sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. We have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As a member of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on providing health and financial stability throughout your career.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.