GIS Specialist I

1 month ago


Jackson, United States Trilon Group Full time
DescriptionWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a GIS Specialist I for our Jackson, MS office to provide essential support to various disciplines within our engineering firm, leveraging a strong foundation in GIS principles, technologies, and the ArcGIS software suite. This role focuses on spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic production to support engineering, planning, and environmental projects.
  
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients. 

If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will includeResponsibilities:
  1. Assist in the creation, maintenance, and analysis of spatial datasets using ArcGIS software.
  2. Conduct spatial analysis to support engineering projects, including site suitability analysis, network analysis, and spatial modeling.
  3. Collaborate with project teams to understand GIS requirements and deliver customized solutions.
  4. Manage and maintain GIS data repositories, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and optimized performance.
  5. Produce high-quality cartographic products for reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
  6. Provide technical support and training to colleagues on ArcGIS software, GIS tools, and workflows.
  7. Stay current with ArcGIS advancements and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and workflows.
  8. Assist in implementing and administering ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
  9. Integrate GIS with other engineering software and systems to streamline data and processes.
  10. Administer and manage AGOL and Portal for ArcGIS, including user roles, security settings, and content management.
Geodatabase Administration:
  1. Manage Esri Enterprise Geodatabase, focusing on performance tuning, spatial indexing, and query optimization.
  2. Design and implement geodatabases, including feature classes, tables, domains, and multi-user versioning workflows.
  3. Apply data replication to synchronize databases across environments, maintaining data consistency.
ArcGIS Online (AGOL) & Portal for ArcGIS:
  1. Administer AGOL and Portal, configuring user roles, groups, and data-sharing settings.
  2. Create and manage web maps and applications using AGOL and Portal for collaborative project visualization.
  3. Facilitate public and private data-sharing for project collaboration and user engagement.
Application Development (Experience Builder, Survey123, Dashboards, Story Maps):
  1. Develop interactive web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, integrating maps, data, and widgets.
  2. Create and manage forms using Survey123, with customization in XLSForms for tailored data collection.
  3. Build and customize ArcGIS Dashboards to visualize key project metrics and real-time data.
  4. Design engaging multimedia-rich narratives with ArcGIS StoryMaps to showcase spatial insights.
  5. Integrate Power Automate with ArcGIS applications to automate workflows, notifications, and data processing.

What you'll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Understanding of GIS principles, spatial analysis, and cartographic techniques.
  • Knowledge of geodatabase administration, relational databases (e.g., SQL Server), and multi-user workflows.
  • Familiarity with engineering fields (e.g., civil or environmental engineering) is advantageous.
  • Experience in scripting with Python or ArcGIS API for Python is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in team settings.
 

Why Join Our Team We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including: 

  • WEI Incentive Program 
  • Healthy Workplace Program 
  • Employee Referral Bonus 
  • Competitive Health Benefits 
  • Career Development and Training 
  • Flexible/Hybrid Schedule 
  • Community Service Opportunities 
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance 

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety.

Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.
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