GIS Analyst

Responsibilities

• Part of a team responsible for the collection, attribution, and delivery of GIS utility data for the DoD.
• Investigate, locate, and designate utilities with industry standard methods (GPR, EMF Locators, etc.).
• Gather, identify, investigate, and scan hardcopy-engineering drawings or CADD sources to be used for attribution and direct geospatial application.
• Work to be completed by following client guidance and supporting documentation (i.e. SOPs).
• Implements georeferencing, coordinate geometry, digitizing and other techniques to accurately represent data in GIS.
• Create, edit, manipulate, and query geodatabases to conform to the DoD standards schema (SDSFIE).
• Ability to open manholes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Ability to pass background check (U.S. Citizen, Clean Record), to access military installations.
• Associate degree or similar technical training in underground utility mapping, or 1-2 years’ experience with GIS and/or GPS field collection of utilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering/utility as-built drawings.
• Experience with GPR equipment and EMF Locating Equipment.
• Sound technical understanding of key technologies (GIS, CADD, Database) and systems.
• Experience with mapping underground utilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Geography, GIS, or related field preferred (for those with 1-2 years’ experience).

Pay

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $21.00–$24.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

About the Role

The GIS Analyst must be self-motivated with exceptional planning, critical thinking, analytical and communication skills. The Analyst must work well in a team environment.

Schedule

This position is a fully remote position within an engaged, virtual Division at NV5. This position requires extended travel of up to two consecutive weeks at a time from November through June.

Benefits

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.