GIS Analyst I

About the role

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a GIS Analyst I in the Fort Worth, TX office. The desired candidate would enjoy working on a variety of types of projects with other industry professionals and be both team-oriented and self-motivated. Our culture is built around the team environment and collaboration within a local group to help support growth and work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• A GIS Analyst I collects and compiles geospatial information for various projects.
• They collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, validate, interpret, and present geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution.
• They will create maps and figures from geospatial information in various formats to support projects.

Skills

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, concepts, and applications in the engineering consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Esri GIS software, for data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster datasets) and ability to work with various data sources.
• Experience with geospatial analysis techniques, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and 3D visualization.
• Familiarity with CAD data integration and conversion between GIS and CAD formats.
• Ability to create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases, including attribute schema design.
• QA/QC implementation and familiarity with topology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively present complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (New graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated experience with latest version of Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher.
• Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis.

Halff Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Advantage

Halff began using GIS in 1987 to support the Texas Superconducting Super Collider project. As a member of the Esri Partner Network, as well as being an Esri Hosted Solution Provider, Halff has the resources to deliver the full suite of ArcGIS solutions. Halff has extensive experience with developing custom GIS solutions.

Halff's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services

• Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment
• Geodatabase Design and Planning
• Surface Modeling and Terrain Analysis
• Imagery Classification and Feature Extraction
• Mobile Deployments and Integrations
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Web and Geodatabase Hosting
• Geospatial Analysis for all Industries
• GIS Strategic Planning
• Staff Augmentation